salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,280 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Indiana. It is number 22 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huntington?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huntington
| Size | Huntington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $719 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,023 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,156 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,693 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huntington overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Huntington, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Huntington
Life in Huntington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntington?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $128 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $119,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntington, IN?
Renting in Huntington costs a median of about $957 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Huntington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,280 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington cheap or expensive?
Huntington is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $60,957. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huntington?
The median homeowner in Huntington pays $930 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Huntington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Huntington?
The median home value in Huntington is $119,500, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
17,030 people live in Huntington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.