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Huntington, NY
Huntington · NY 11743
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$890K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
59 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
B-Quietness
70/100
D+Commute
55/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Huntington offers a solid mix of strong schools, a healthy median income, and a reasonable commute to Manhattan, making it a good choice for families and professionals. However, the area is very car‑centric, with high housing prices and limited public transit options, so you’ll need to weigh those factors carefully.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools (average 7.3/10)
- ✓High median household income ($192k+), indicating economic vitality
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Average commute of 59 minutes to Midtown Manhattan
Real Talk
- !Home prices are high and rising; expect to pay close to $890k for a median house
- !Walk score of 0 means almost everything requires a car; limited pedestrian amenities
- !Limited transit options and heavy traffic can make daily commutes stressful
- !Property crime is moderate, so stay alert in some neighborhoods
- $High property taxes in Suffolk County
- $Potential HOA fees for newer developments
- $Elevated utility costs due to larger homes
Best For
Families with childrenCommuters to NYCProfessionals seeking a suburban feelRetirees who prefer good schools and low flood risk
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Huntington, NY
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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