What are the schools like in Huntington, MA?

Huntington is served primarily by Gateway. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Huntington?

The median household income in Huntington, MA is $58,646 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Huntington, MA?

Huntington has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Huntington, MA affordable or expensive?

Huntington's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Huntington is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,800 and the median rent is $1,081 per month.

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

Huntington has a violent crime rate of 149.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 323.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Huntington, MA a Good Place to Live?

Huntington is a small town of 865 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $58,646 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Huntington stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 98.4

Huntington's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Huntington costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Huntington, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,081	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,646	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Huntington's violent crime rate is 149.8 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

149.8 /100k

Property Crime

323.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Huntington is served primarily by Gateway. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Huntington, MA	National Avg
School District	Gateway	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Huntington sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 79.6°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 77.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Huntington, MA
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	79.6°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	77.1"

Demographics

Metric	Huntington, MA	National Avg
Population	865	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russell, MA 3 mi Blandford, MA 5 mi Chester, MA 5 mi Westfield, MA 10 mi Easthampton Town, MA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Huntington

Huntington, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01050

Huntington vs Other Cities

Huntington, MA vs Russell, MA Huntington, MA vs Blandford, MA Huntington, MA vs Chester, MA Huntington, MA vs Westfield, MA Huntington, MA vs Easthampton Town, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntington, MA affordable or expensive?

Huntington's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Huntington roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,800 and median rent is $1,081/month.

What is the crime rate in Huntington, MA?

Huntington's violent crime rate is 149.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 323.9 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 Gateway. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Huntington, MA a good place to live?

Huntington, MA has a population of 865, a median household income of $58,646, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 31.5°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 77.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Huntington?

Huntington, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01050.

What is the population of Huntington?

The population of Huntington, Massachusetts is 865 with a median age of 34.8. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $243,800, median household income $58,646, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.