Huntington town, Massachusetts
Huntington town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Huntington town is a geographic entity located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,039. The land area covers 26.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,039 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 833 | ±99 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 956 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 833 | ±99 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 123 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $293,100 | ±$29,641 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,334 | ±$105 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,398 | ±$5,997 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,238 | ±$5,063 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | ±6.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 277 | ±156 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,316 | ±239 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.3% | ±2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
GUS Population: 2,071 (2024)
ID: 166514
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTBOARD
PO BOX 430, HUNTINGTON MA 01050-0430
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Huntington | 06-12 | Huntington, MA | |
| Regular School Huntington | PK-05 | Huntington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Westfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Agawam, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Agawam, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Springfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Williamsburg, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chicopee, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Becket, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Chicopee, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Westfield State University
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College | 10.8 mi away | 577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA, 01086-1630 |
4135725300
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HUNTINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 7 EAST MAIN ST., HUNTINGTON, MA, 01050 |
(413) 512-5206
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Conway School of Landscape Design
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College | 11.2 mi away | 88 Village Hill Road, Northampton, MA, 01060 |
4133694044
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WESTHAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 1 NORTH ROAD, WESTHAMPTON, MA, 01027 |
(413) 527-5386
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Smith College
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College | 11.8 mi away | Elm St, Northampton, MA, 01063 |
4135842700
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GRACE HALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 161 MAIN RD., MONTGOMERY, MA, 01085 |
(413) 862-3894
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Holyoke Community College
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College | 12.4 mi away | 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA, 01040 |
4135522000
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HAMILTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 195 ROUTE 20, CHESTER, MA, 01011 |
(413) 354-7808
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Mount Holyoke College
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College | 14.9 mi away | 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075-1489 |
4135382000
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RUSSELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 162 MAIN ST., RUSSELL, MA, 01071 |
(413) 862-6221
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WORTHINGTON, MA US, located 7.9 miles from Huntington town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 11.9° | 21.7° | 3.95" | 19.3" |
| February | 34.6° | 12.7° | 23.6° | 3.56" | 18.2" |
| March | 42.5° | 20.6° | 31.6° | 4.25" | 13.8" |
| April | 55.4° | 31.6° | 43.5° | 4.29" | 4.0" |
| May | 66.7° | 42.5° | 54.6° | 4.20" | 0.1" |
| June | 74.7° | 51.5° | 63.1° | 5.12" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.6° | 56.3° | 67.9° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 54.5° | 66.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.4° | 47.0° | 59.2° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.1° | 36.2° | 47.6° | 5.59" | 0.4" |
| November | 47.0° | 27.2° | 37.1° | 4.10" | 4.6" |
| December | 36.4° | 18.8° | 27.6° | 5.22" | 16.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Russell CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Chester CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Blandford CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Easthampton city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Northampton city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2501531785. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.