Population 25,120 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Huntingdon Valley
Household size in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Huntingdon Valley holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.71, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Huntingdon Valley is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 47.6, even as the national median rose. Huntingdon Valley is older than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.8% of households in Huntingdon Valley, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Huntingdon Valley
Renters in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Huntingdon Valley is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in Huntingdon Valley are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Huntingdon Valley has a lower vacancy rate than most Pennsylvania cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Huntingdon Valley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,079 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,341 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,577 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,785 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$706 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Huntingdon Valley pays $1,785 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $706 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Huntingdon Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.1% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Huntingdon Valley is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, mirroring the country. Huntingdon Valley has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Huntingdon Valley: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Huntingdon Valley
| Period | Huntingdon Valley | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Huntingdon Valley runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Huntingdon Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Valley | 2.77 | 46.7 | 6.8% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 1966 | $1,785 | 53.1% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Bryn Athyn | 2.64 | 42.7 | 7.4% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 1971 | $1,571 | 68.4% | 98.5% | 2.6% |
| Willow Grove | 2.63 | 37.0 | 11.6% | 33.7% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,773 | 43.8% | 96.5% | 4.4% |
| Abington | 2.75 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,487 | 48.8% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Rockledge | 2.51 | 42.4 | 3.1% | 32.8% | 7.8% | 1952 | $1,099 | 42.9% | 94.4% | 9.8% |
| Jenkintown | 2.45 | 45.1 | 7.7% | 32.5% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,382 | 63.5% | 97.0% | 5.6% |
| Hatboro | 2.74 | 39.9 | 7.9% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 1959 | $1,638 | 40.5% | 94.3% | 5.3% |
| Feasterville-Trevose | 2.75 | 45.5 | 8.6% | 14.3% | 4.4% | 1972 | $1,767 | 36.3% | 93.7% | 7.0% |
| Southampton | 2.68 | 47.8 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 1974 | $2,072 | 52.1% | 97.9% | 3.4% |
| Ivyland | 3.21 | 36.7 | 13.7% | 14.7% | 8.9% | 1972 | $2,308 | 49.6% | 92.5% | 2.1% |
| Cheltenham | 3.25 | 37.4 | 5.2% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 1951 | $1,699 | 46.5% | 92.0% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Huntingdon Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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