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Huntington, IN

Huntington, IN.

Population: 27,271 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Huntington, IN is $198,736 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $181,497 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $725/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,736

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$198,736
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$198,736
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$181,497
Median list price
$226,681
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
91
For-sale inventory
80
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+4.5%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$725/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$759/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$781/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Crestview Middle School, Huntington North High School, Lincoln Elementary School, Riverview School, Flint Springs Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
43
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wayne Waste Oil (19 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,278
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,190

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Huntington Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PARKVIEW HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+47 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
56.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,121
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,368
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HuntingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$198,736$234,060$285,053
Median sale price$181,497$239,930$319,906
Median days on market23 days32 days48 days
Typical rent$725/mo$1,321/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,121$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Huntington, IN?
$198,736.
What is the median sale price in Huntington, IN?
$181,497.
How long do homes take to sell in Huntington, IN?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Huntington, IN?
Typical rent: $725/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Huntington, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, tornado.
Is Huntington, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Huntington, IN. 43 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Huntington, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Huntington, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Huntington, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Huntington, IN?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Huntington, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Huntington, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Huntington

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