The Town FilesHuntington, Vermont
Town in Chittenden County · population 1,934 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $338,300
- Household income
- $94,497
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 128 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 47.6
Huntington is a town of 1,934 people in Chittenden County, Vermont. The median home is worth $338,300, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for families than 94% of Vermont towns, more upscale than 92% of Vermont towns, quieter than 88% of Vermont towns.
How Huntington ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Huntington is worth $338,300, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $94,497, which is more affordable than 52% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $986 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntington | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $338,300 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $986 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $94,497 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Huntington
| People | Huntington | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.8% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 89.3% |
Weather in Huntington
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 127.9 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Huntington since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 9, 2007.
Severe weather in Chittenden County since 1996
Chittenden County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chittenden County
Chittenden County had 103,301 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,186 a year. Unemployment was 1.6% in 2023; in Huntington itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Huntington
1 public school with 112 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Pierce School | PK-4 | 112 | 12.4 |
Towns near Huntington
- Huntington, VT2.8 mi · 535 people · home $276,800
- Duxbury, VT4.5 mi · 1,413 people · home $364,600
- Richmond, VT4.8 mi · 4,167 people · home $432,200
- Bolton, VT6.1 mi · 1,301 people · home $311,600
- Richmond, VT6.8 mi · 853 people · home $405,600
- Fayston, VT7.2 mi · 1,364 people · home $502,400
- Hinesburg, VT7.6 mi · 4,698 people · home $463,400
- Starksboro, VT8.2 mi · 1,756 people · home $287,700
Huntington questions
Is Huntington, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntington scores better for retirees than 52% of Vermont towns and quieter than 88%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.6).
How much does a house cost in Huntington?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntington is valued at $338,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,497, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $986 a month.
What is the weather like in Huntington?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 127.9 inches of snow.
Does Huntington get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Huntington in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)