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Huntingdon is a small town of 6,904 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,364
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Huntingdon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Huntingdon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Huntingdon 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: 94.3
Huntingdon's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Huntingdon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Huntingdon, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$191,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,364
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Huntingdon's violent crime rate is 43.3 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
43.3 /100k
Property Crime
692.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Huntingdon is served primarily by Huntingdon Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Huntingdon, PA
National Avg
School District
Huntingdon Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Huntingdon sees average highs of 37.3°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.7 inches of snow per year.
Huntingdon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Huntingdon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $191,300 and median rent is $775/month.
Huntingdon's violent crime rate is 43.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 692.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Huntingdon are operated by Huntingdon Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Huntingdon, PA has a population of 6,904, a median household income of $59,364, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Huntingdon averages 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 25.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Huntingdon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16652.
The population of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania is 6,904 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Huntingdon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $191,300, median household income $59,364, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Huntingdon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
