salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 65.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,920 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 109 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huntington?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huntington
| Size | Huntington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,886 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,018 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,461 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,928 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,460 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huntington overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Huntington, so the Virginia 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 $1,612 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $541,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntington, VA?
Renting in Huntington costs a median of about $2,148 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Huntington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,920 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington cheap or expensive?
Huntington is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $107,803. It ranks 109th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huntington?
The median homeowner in Huntington pays $5,443 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Huntington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% 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 $541,900, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
13,502 people live in Huntington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.