salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way. Most homes (77.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,760 a year. That is $44 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 184 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huntington Station?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huntington Station
| Size | Huntington Station | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,047 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,613 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,217 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,355 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,538 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huntington Station 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 Station, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Huntington Station
Life in Huntington Station
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntington Station?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,742 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $578,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntington Station, NY?
Renting in Huntington Station costs a median of about $2,269 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Huntington Station?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,760 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington Station cheap or expensive?
Huntington Station is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $146,112. It ranks 184th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huntington Station?
The median homeowner in Huntington Station pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.73% of the median home value.
Is Huntington Station 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 Station?
The median home value in Huntington Station is $578,000, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
32,601 people live in Huntington Station. Numbers are typical (middle) values.