salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way. Most households rent (76%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,640 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 153 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huntington Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huntington Park
| Size | Huntington Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,199 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,442 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,796 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,052 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,849 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huntington Park overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Huntington Park, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Huntington Park
Life in Huntington Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntington Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,183 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $572,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntington Park, CA?
Renting in Huntington Park costs a median of about $1,791 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Huntington Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,640 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington Park cheap or expensive?
Huntington Park is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.2% of the typical household income of $64,706. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huntington Park?
The median homeowner in Huntington Park pays $4,054 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Huntington Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Huntington Park?
The median home value in Huntington Park is $572,700, about 8.9 times the typical yearly household income.
53,108 people live in Huntington Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.