salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.5 minutes each way. Most homes (85.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 68.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 317 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huntington?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huntington
| Size | Huntington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,909 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,944 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,376 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huntington overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Huntington, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Huntington
Life in Huntington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,821 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $767,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $76,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntington, NY?
Renting in Huntington costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Huntington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington cheap or expensive?
Huntington is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $181,290. It ranks 317th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huntington?
The median homeowner in Huntington pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.
Is Huntington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above 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 $767,000, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
19,948 people live in Huntington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.