Huntington is a small town of 3,489 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,809
and a 3.2% 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, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 89.6
Huntington's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Huntington costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Huntington, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$826
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
42.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,809
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Huntington's violent crime rate is 144.5 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
144.5 /100k
Property Crime
289.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Huntington is served primarily by HUNTINGTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Huntington, TX
National Avg
School District
HUNTINGTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Huntington sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
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 $92,600 and median rent is $826/month.
Huntington's violent crime rate is 144.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 289.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Huntington are operated by HUNTINGTON ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Huntington, TX has a population of 3,489, a median household income of $46,809, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Huntington averages 59.8°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Huntington, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75949.
The population of Huntington, Texas is 3,489 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Huntington: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $92,600, median household income $46,809, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.