The Town FilesHuntington, Massachusetts
Community in Hampshire County · population 857 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $320,000
- Household income
- $49,722
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 69 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 33.2
Huntington is a community of 857 people in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $320,000, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Massachusetts towns, quieter than 77% of Massachusetts towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Massachusetts towns.
How Huntington ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Huntington is worth $320,000, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $49,722, which is more affordable than 15% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,340 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntington | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,000 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,340 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $49,722 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.5% | — |
Who lives in Huntington
| People | Huntington | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.4% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 93.9% |
Weather in Huntington
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 11.9°F. About 54.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 69.2 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Huntington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on August 2, 2020 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 2, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 22, 1988.
Severe weather in Hampshire County since 1996
Hampshire County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| April 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4110: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3350: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hampshire County
Hampshire County had 65,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,006 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Huntington itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Towns near Huntington
- Chester, MA2.8 mi · 1,228 people · home $281,900
- Huntington, MA3.0 mi · 2,094 people · home $293,100
- Russell, MA3.2 mi · 690 people · home $302,800
- Montgomery, MA3.3 mi · 819 people · home $357,500
- Blandford, MA4.9 mi · 1,215 people · home $287,900
- Chester, MA5.2 mi · 552 people · home $257,400
- Russell, MA6.0 mi · 1,643 people · home $303,300
- Westhampton, MA7.6 mi · 1,622 people · home $413,200
Huntington questions
Is Huntington, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntington scores better for retirees than 40% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 77%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in Huntington?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntington is valued at $320,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,722, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $1,340 a month.
What is the weather like in Huntington?
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 11.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.1 inches of precipitation a year and 69.2 inches of snow.
Does Huntington get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Huntington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on August 2, 2020. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)