Population 32,579 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Huntington Station
Household size in Huntington Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.18 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.36 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.27 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Huntington Station is a place of big households: 3.23 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.18, even as the national average fell.
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 Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Huntington Station is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 36.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Huntington Station as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Station
Renters in Huntington Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Huntington Station is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, 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 Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Huntington Station: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Vacancy is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Huntington Station is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,374 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,441 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,659 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,160 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$786 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Huntington Station runs $2,160 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $786 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. 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. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable 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 Station
Bachelor's degrees in Huntington Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Huntington Station as nationally: 38.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area overall (43.6%). The share with a degree has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Huntington Station never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Station
| Period | Huntington Station | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Huntington Station than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Huntington Station 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 Station | 3.23 | 44.8 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 6.9% | 1962 | $2,160 | 38.0% | 85.3% | 4.2% |
| Huntington | 2.80 | 45.2 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 1960 | $2,681 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| South Huntington | 2.84 | 45.3 | 5.6% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 1959 | $2,354 | 49.5% | 95.8% | 7.3% |
| 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% |
| Melville | 2.77 | 50.5 | 5.6% | 11.7% | 4.7% | 1982 | $3,112 | 61.5% | 94.6% | 7.0% |
| Laurel Hollow | 3.05 | 46.2 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1968 | $2,939 | 73.3% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Centerport | 2.70 | 48.4 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1956 | $3,490 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 6.6% |
| Woodbury | 2.62 | 49.5 | 4.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 1977 | $3,393 | 66.0% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| Huntington Bay | 2.45 | 59.0 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1963 | $2,313 | 82.7% | 98.6% | 6.7% |
| Dix Hills | 3.17 | 46.6 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1969 | $2,268 | 61.0% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
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 Station. 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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