Population 36,092 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Huntington
Household size in Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Huntington holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.84, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Huntington skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Huntington: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Huntington
Renters in Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Huntington is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Huntington: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Huntington has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of New York 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 Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Huntington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the east, 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 Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,402 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,785 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,996 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,681 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,278 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Huntington pays $2,681 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,278 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Huntington
Bachelor's degrees in Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.7% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Huntington is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.6%) 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 9.6 points, mirroring the country. Huntington has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of New York 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 Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Huntington: 96.2% 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 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Huntington has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New York cities.
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 Huntington
| Period | Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Huntington runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Huntington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 2.80 | 45.2 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 1960 | $2,681 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Huntington Station | 3.23 | 44.8 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 6.9% | 1962 | $2,160 | 38.0% | 85.3% | 4.2% |
| Greenlawn | 3.09 | 44.2 | 5.0% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 1965 | $1,691 | 53.1% | 94.1% | 2.7% |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 2.98 | 39.5 | 3.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 1958 | $2,361 | 74.5% | 97.7% | 1.4% |
| Centerport | 2.70 | 48.4 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1956 | $3,490 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 6.6% |
| Huntington Bay | 2.45 | 59.0 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1963 | $2,313 | 82.7% | 98.6% | 6.7% |
| South Huntington | 2.84 | 45.3 | 5.6% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 1959 | $2,354 | 49.5% | 95.8% | 7.3% |
| Laurel Hollow | 3.05 | 46.2 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1968 | $2,939 | 73.3% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Northport | 2.61 | 49.1 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 1958 | $2,106 | 66.9% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| Lloyd Harbor | 3.06 | 48.5 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,821 | 75.4% | 92.6% | 0.6% |
| East Northport | 2.80 | 46.0 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 1961 | $2,443 | 53.2% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
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 Huntington. 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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