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Huntington Station

Pop. 32,601·27th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,369/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
+$1,404
Rising (Monthly)
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Huntington Station · $3,369
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,369/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$135,000/yr
Local median income
$135,477/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Huntington Station's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,855
1 BR
$1,462
2 BR
$2,009
3 BR
$3,041
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$2,009/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$40,428/yr
At $3,369/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Huntington Station, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,601
Median income
$135,477
Median age
44.3
Renters
22.1%
Age distribution
17.6%
19.6%
27%
16.8%
18.9%
Under 1817.6%
18–3419.6%
35–5427%
55–6416.8%
65+18.9%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
54.9%
31.3%
White54.9%
Black10.3%
Hispanic31.3%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
13.8%
20.3%
27.9%
37.9%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
77.9%
22.1%
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Huntington Station, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,871 → $135,477
up 29.2%
Population
34,050 → 32,601
down 4.3%
Renter share
23.1% → 22.1%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
38% → 37.9%
-0.1 pts
Median age
39.9 → 44.3
+4.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Huntington Station, NY now reports about $135,477, up from $104,871 in 2021. The population has contracted by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 34,050 residents to roughly 32,601.

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At $3,369/mo, how Huntington Station rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Huntington Station rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Huntington Station. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Huntington Station, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Huntington Station is $3,369/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,855/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,009/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,462/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,041/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($135,477/yr), Huntington Station ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Huntington Station an affordable city for renters?

Huntington Station is considered moderate for renters. At $3,369/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($135,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Huntington Station slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Huntington Station?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,369/mo in Huntington Station. The local median household income is $135,477/yr, meaning the typical Huntington Station household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Huntington Station?

Rent in Huntington Station has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Huntington Station rent compare to other cities in New York?

Huntington Station is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #27 out of 126 tracked cities at $3,369/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Huntington Station?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Huntington Station ($3,369/mo): Deer Park ($2,175/mo), Farmingdale ($3,028/mo), Huntington ($3,332/mo).

What percentage of Huntington Station residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.1% of Huntington Station households are renters, while 77.9% are owner-occupied. Huntington Station leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Huntington Station rent compare to the national average?

Huntington Station's median rent of $3,369/mo is $1,404 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #27 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,369/mo, rent takes ~30% of Huntington Station's median household income ($135,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4–10.9%
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