Population 9,814 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Huntington
Household size in South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South Huntington average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. The picture is much the same across the New York area.
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 South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
South Huntington skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, in line with the national trend.
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 South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Huntington: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. South Huntington has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
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 South Huntington
Renters in South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Huntington is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.8% 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 (38.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.2 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 South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.0% of homes in South Huntington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. South 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 South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in South Huntington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the New York area.
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 South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,534 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,473 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,880 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,354 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$821 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in South Huntington runs $2,354 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $821 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
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 South Huntington
Bachelor's degrees in South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
South Huntington is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.8 points from 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 South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Huntington: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. South Huntington has a higher share of high school graduates than most 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 South Huntington
| Period | South Huntington | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in South Huntington than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Huntington | 2.84 | 45.3 | 5.6% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 1959 | $2,354 | 49.5% | 95.8% | 7.3% |
| Huntington Station | 3.23 | 44.8 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 6.9% | 1962 | $2,160 | 38.0% | 85.3% | 4.2% |
| Melville | 2.77 | 50.5 | 5.6% | 11.7% | 4.7% | 1982 | $3,112 | 61.5% | 94.6% | 7.0% |
| Huntington | 2.80 | 45.2 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 1960 | $2,681 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Greenlawn | 3.09 | 44.2 | 5.0% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 1965 | $1,691 | 53.1% | 94.1% | 2.7% |
| Dix Hills | 3.17 | 46.6 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1969 | $2,268 | 61.0% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| Woodbury | 2.62 | 49.5 | 4.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 1977 | $3,393 | 66.0% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 2.98 | 39.5 | 3.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 1958 | $2,361 | 74.5% | 97.7% | 1.4% |
| Laurel Hollow | 3.05 | 46.2 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1968 | $2,939 | 73.3% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Old Bethpage | 2.83 | 49.4 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 9.0% | 1983 | $2,195 | 68.5% | 97.2% | 3.1% |
| Centerport | 2.70 | 48.4 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1956 | $3,490 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 6.6% |
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 South 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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