Huntington, OR

Huntington, Oregon

Huntington, Oregon, in Baker county, is 66 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 276 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 515.

The People and Families of Huntington

In Huntington, about 62% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Huntington has proportionately more males than females. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntington had a median family income of $30,781.

Huntington Housing

Huntington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Huntington tend toward the low side for Oregon. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Huntington, 87% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Huntington can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Huntington, OR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Huntington Almanac

Huntington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Huntington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Huntington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Huntington High Schools (2004)

HUNTINGTON SCHOOL
520 3RD ST E
541-869-2204
A Title I school.
Serves 97 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

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