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Huntington, MA


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Huntington, Massachusetts

Huntington, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 15 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 93 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Springfield metropolitan area. Huntington contains a population of approximately 2,174.

The People and Families of Huntington

In Huntington, about 62% of adults are married. Huntington has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntington had a median family income of $52,308.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Huntington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Huntington Housing

Huntington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Huntington the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Huntington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Huntington Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Huntington Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Huntington, MA

Comparing Huntington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men71
Well-Paid Single Women71
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income92
People in Middle Class or Better93
People Above Poverty84
College Educated Adults82

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Affordability of Rents27
People Living Alone23
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