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Huntington, TX


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Huntington, Texas

Huntington, Texas, in Angelina county, is 85 miles S of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 114 miles NE of Houston, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 2,068.

The People and Families of Huntington

In Huntington, about 57% of adults are married. Huntington has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntington had a median family income of $31,953.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Huntington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Huntington.

Huntington Housing

Huntington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Huntington, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Huntington Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Huntington Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Huntington Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Huntington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Huntington, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime810
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