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Huntington, OR


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHuntington Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Huntington Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Huntington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Huntington, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity52
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built42
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