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Living in
Huntington.
Huntington is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Huntington
Huntington is a community of 13,250 people in Virginia. The median household income is $99,580, median rent runs about $2,045 per month, and median home values are around $541,900. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Huntington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
23.6%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.6% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Huntington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Huntington, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (13.3%), and 16.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
12.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
14.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
51.3%
of households
Married Couples
27.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.86
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 31% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Huntington
In Huntington, rent runs 31% above the VA average, and home values are 41% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,443
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $442,145 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Huntington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Huntington, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Huntington: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Huntington is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Huntington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute32.2 min avg
How Huntington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Huntington, most residents drive alone to work (49%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers Huntington, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes Huntington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | 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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Huntington is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes Huntington, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Huntington is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Huntington has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.8"
Annual Snowfall
13.7"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.89" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.04" |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.38" |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.45" |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.85" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.96" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.37" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 57°F | 39°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Huntington
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Huntington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Alexandria
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Alexandria
United Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Washington
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.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Huntington
Huntington's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Huntington (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Northern Virginia Community College
9.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
15 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
7.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (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: Fort Foote Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Huntington
Huntington has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Foote Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Foote Park
Park
3 mi awayOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
National Park Site
3 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
5 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
6 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
6 mi awayFranklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National Park Site
6 mi awayLBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
National Park Site
6 mi awayNational Capital Parks-East
National Park Site
6 mi awayCities Near Huntington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Huntington?
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Huntington FAQ
Is Huntington, Virginia affordable?⌄
Huntington's median rent is $2,062/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $99,956/year. Median home value is $541,900.
Is Huntington, Virginia safe?⌄
Huntington is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 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 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Huntington, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Huntington, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Huntington, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Huntington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,062/month and median household income is $99,956/year. The median home value is $541,900. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Huntington, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Huntington is 32 minutes, which is longer 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