salaryRent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most households rent (75%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,720 a year. That is $22 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 17 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huron?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huron
| Size | Huron | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $879 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,104 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,336 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,425 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huron 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 Huron, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Huron
Life in Huron
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huron?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $628 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $251,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huron, CA?
Renting in Huron costs a median of about $1,118 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Huron?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,720 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huron cheap or expensive?
Huron is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $56,621. It ranks 17th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huron?
The median homeowner in Huron pays $1,392 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Huron 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 Huron?
The median home value in Huron is $251,700, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,519 people live in Huron. Numbers are typical (middle) values.