The Town FilesHuntington Station, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 34,878 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $578,000
- Household income
- $135,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 44.3
Huntington Station is a community of 34,878 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $578,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of New York towns, more walkable than 94% of New York towns, more vibrant than 94% of New York towns.
How Huntington Station ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Huntington Station is worth $578,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $135,477, which is more affordable than 20% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,052 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntington Station | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $578,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,052 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $135,477 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Huntington Station
| People | Huntington Station | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Huntington Station
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntington Station since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on November 13, 2021 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 3, 1984.
Severe weather in Suffolk County since 1996
Suffolk County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| August 25, 2024 | Severe Storm | EM-3613: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 679,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Huntington Station itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Huntington Station
7 public schools with 5,206 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,981 | 12.2 |
| HENRY L STIMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 837 | 10.2 |
| COUNTRYWOOD PRIMARY CENTER | K-2 | 616 | 11.0 |
| MAPLEWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 576 | 11.5 |
| JACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOL | 4-6 | 432 | 9.4 |
| SILAS WOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER | 6-6 | 426 | 10.4 |
| WASHINGTON SCHOOL | K-3 | 338 | 9.9 |
Towns near Huntington Station
- South Huntington, NY1.7 mi · 9,561 people · home $636,800
- Huntington, NY2.1 mi · 19,645 people · home $767,000
- West Hills, NY2.3 mi · 5,385 people · home $741,900
- Greenlawn, NY2.4 mi · 13,661 people · home $630,800
- Halesite, NY2.9 mi · 2,527 people · home $851,600
- Cold Spring Harbor, NY3.0 mi · 3,064 people · home $1,587,900
- Huntington, NY3.1 mi · 204,127 people · home $715,600
- Elwood, NY3.4 mi · 11,426 people · home $689,500
Huntington Station questions
Is Huntington Station, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntington Station scores better for retirees than 16% of New York towns and quieter than 5%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Huntington Station?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntington Station is valued at $578,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $135,477, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $2,052 a month.
What is the weather like in Huntington Station?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 25.9 inches of snow.
Does Huntington Station get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntington Station since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on November 13, 2021. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)