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Living in
Huntington.
About
Life in Huntington
This is a small Midwestern county seat of just over 17,000 people where you'll find genuinely affordable housing and a tight-knit community that actually knows each other. The economy has historical roots in limestone production—that "Lime City" nickname isn't just nostalgia—and the presence of the Catholic publisher Our Sunday Visitor provides steady local employment, though like many small towns the population has declined slightly over the past decade. Weekends mean exploring the Wabash River that runs through town, accessing outdoor spaces, or making the drive to bigger attractions, though you'll want a car since there's no public transit and everything spreads across the eight square miles of town.
Huntington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Huntington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Huntington, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (33.3%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.9%
of households
Married Couples
38.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Huntington
In Huntington, rent runs 17% below the IN average, and home values are 45% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$930
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $199,172 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Huntington
Unemployment in Huntington County, which includes Huntington, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Huntington: Huntington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Huntington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Huntington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.9 min avg
How Huntington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Huntington, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 91 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 145 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Huntington runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
105.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
563.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Huntington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
38.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Huntington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Huntington County, which includes Huntington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $79,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,500 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Huntington County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wabash County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Huntington) is typically good — 323 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
323
per year
Moderate Days
27
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Wabash County, IN (15 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Huntington has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.9"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 37°F | 19°F | 2.18" |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 3.95" |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.71" |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.48" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.66" |
| Sep | 77°F | 52°F | 3.25" |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.00" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.38" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Huntington
Huntington has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Parkview Huntington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Huntington
Huntington's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Huntington
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,082 students · in-state tuition $33,144 · 66% graduate · median earnings $46,983 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 98 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Huntington
Huntington has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (98 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Huntington
Huntington City-Township Public Library
255 West Park Drive, Huntington
Cities Near Huntington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Huntington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Huntington FAQ
Is Huntington, Indiana affordable?⌄
Huntington's median rent is $879/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,520/year. Median home value is $119,500.
Is Huntington, Indiana safe?⌄
Huntington's violent crime rate was 106 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 563 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Huntington, Indiana?⌄
Huntington County, which includes Huntington, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Huntington, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Huntington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $879/month and median household income is $56,520/year. The median home value is $119,500. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Huntington, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Huntington is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from