What are the schools like in Huntington, IN?

Huntington is served primarily by Huntington Co Com Sch Corp. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Huntington?

The median household income in Huntington, IN is $50,748 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Huntington, IN?

Huntington has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.9 inches.

Huntington, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Huntington, IN affordable or expensive?

Huntington's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Huntington is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $751 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Huntington, IN?

Huntington has a violent crime rate of 47.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 347.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Huntington, IN a Good Place to Live?

Huntington is a small city of 17,017 in Indiana, with a median household income of $50,748 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Huntington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Huntington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Huntington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.3

Huntington's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Huntington costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Huntington, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$751	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,748	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Huntington's violent crime rate is 47.1 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.1 /100k

Property Crime

347.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Huntington is served primarily by Huntington Co Com Sch Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Huntington, IN	National Avg
School District	Huntington Co Com Sch Corp	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Huntington sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Huntington, IN
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.9"

Demographics

Metric	Huntington, IN	National Avg
Population	17,017	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Huntington

Huntington, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46750

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntington, IN affordable or expensive?

Huntington's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Huntington roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $751/month.

What is the crime rate in Huntington, IN?

Huntington's violent crime rate is 47.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Huntington?

Public schools in Huntington are operated by Huntington Co Com Sch Corp. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Huntington, IN a good place to live?

Huntington, IN has a population of 17,017, a median household income of $50,748, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Huntington?

Huntington averages 33.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 25.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Huntington?

Huntington, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46750.

What is the population of Huntington?

The population of Huntington, Indiana is 17,017 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Huntington?

Key numbers for living in Huntington: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $50,748, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Huntington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.