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Huron, CA


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Huron, California

Huron, California, in Fresno county, is 41 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Fresno metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,306 people in Huron.

The People and Families of Huron

In Huron, about 42% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Huron, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Huron. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Huron than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huron had a median family income of $23,939.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Huron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Huron Housing

Approximately 34% of housing in Huron is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Huron. The city is known in California for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Huron.

Commuting

In Huron, 84% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Huron is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Huron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHuron Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHuron Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Huron Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Huron Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Huron, CA

Comparing Huron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22

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