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Is Huntington Park a Good Place to Live? Huntington Park, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Huntington Park ranks #1238 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #498 of 524 smaller cities and #175 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-1%, #451 of 468) and long commutes (32.4 min, #465 of 524).
Huntington Park by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Huntington Park's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,505/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $663,724, 13% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Huntington Park | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 113.6#1185 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $663,724#990 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,762/mo#559 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $572,700#1050 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,505/mo#725 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 9.5x#1273 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 30.1%#1253 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Huntington Park housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Huntington Park is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Huntington Park safe?
Huntington Park recorded 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 37% above the US rate of 373 and 16% above California's 440. That ranks #852 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #376 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Huntington Park Police Department. Property crime runs 2,832 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Huntington Park | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 510#852 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 2,832#921 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Huntington Park?
The median household in Huntington Park earns $59,996, 22% below the US figure of $76,827 and 35% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.3% (US 4.2%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Huntington Park | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $59,996#1046 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5.3%#896 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 18.3%#1049 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -1%#1087 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Huntington Park?
The median resident of Huntington Park is 34.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 8.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1310 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 24.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Huntington Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 34.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 8.5%#1310 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 24.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Huntington Park's schools and health?
Huntington Park's 21 public schools graduate 80% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.2 students per teacher and $21,335 spent per pupil. 33% of adults are obese and 15.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Huntington Park | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 80%#880 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 21.2#983 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $21,335#147 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 33%#614 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.4%#1186 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 19.2%#1076 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 26.6%#1278 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 13,213 students are enrolled in Huntington Park's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Huntington Park?
The average commute in Huntington Park is 32.4 minutes (California 25.2); 7.2% of workers take transit and 5.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Huntington Park scores 13.9 of 20 (above average walkable), #174 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.4°F and winters 58.4°F, with 14.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Huntington Park | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 32.4 min#1210 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 14.3%#1208 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 66.6% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 5.8% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.9#174 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | 48.9 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 69.9 | 52.4 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 72.4 | 54.8 | 0.7 |
| May | 73.7 | 58.1 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 77.2 | 61.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 82 | 64.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 65.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 83 | 64.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 78.6 | 59.9 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 72.9 | 53.1 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 67.4 | 48.2 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Los Angeles Downtown/Usc.
| Measure | Huntington Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 65.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 58.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 14.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Los Angeles Downtown/Usc.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Huntington Park?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Huntington Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 74#1066 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 98#1066 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.39%#1172 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Los Angeles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Los Angeles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.17% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.16% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0098% | 84% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Huntington Park compare with similar-size cities?
Huntington Park is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #498 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 53,108.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Park, CAPop. 53,108 | #1238 | 43.2 | $59,996 | $1,505/mo | 510 | 32.4 min |
| Oak Park, ILPop. 53,292 | #76 | 69.2 | $110,820 | $1,593/mo | 236 | 31.6 min |
| Eagle Mountain, UTPop. 53,290 | #451 | 59.0 | $113,648 | $2,020/mo | no data | 32.3 min |
| Aspen Hill, MDPop. 53,279 | #266 | 62.8 | $111,575 | $1,916/mo | no data | 34.1 min |
| Minnetonka, MNPop. 53,064 | #32 | 71.8 | $119,517 | $1,779/mo | 101 | 19.3 min |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #894 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 | 22.6 min |
| Burleson, TXPop. 52,918 | #461 | 58.7 | $93,928 | $1,685/mo | 155 | 30.9 min |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #773 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 | 16.9 min |
| Wake Forest, NCPop. 52,844 | #77 | 69.2 | $123,802 | $1,596/mo | 85 | 30.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Huntington Park compare with the rest of California?
Huntington Park ranks #175 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 35% below the California median. Violent crime is 16% above the statewide rate. Homes are 13% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Delano, CAPop. 51,679 | … #171 | 43.4 | $67,010 | $1,199/mo | 331 |
| Hesperia, CAPop. 100,775 | #172 | 43.3 | $72,160 | $1,590/mo | 463 |
| Hawthorne, CAPop. 85,191 | #173 | 43.2 | $75,848 | $1,782/mo | 571 |
| Lynwood, CAPop. 64,578 | #174 | 43.2 | $74,844 | $1,652/mo | 743 |
| Huntington Park, CAPop. 53,108 | #175 | 43.2 | $59,996 | $1,505/mo | 510 |
| Stockton, CAPop. 322,326 | #176 | 42.6 | $79,907 | $1,577/mo | 1,029 |
| Hemet, CAPop. 91,326 | #177 | 42.3 | $57,719 | $1,575/mo | 398 |
| Merced, CAPop. 91,953 | #178 | 42.1 | $63,122 | $1,393/mo | 700 |
| Porterville, CAPop. 63,157 | #179 | 41.8 | $60,461 | $1,148/mo | 332 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Huntington Park among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Huntington Park's score calculated?
Huntington Park scores 43.2 out of 100, #1238 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Huntington Park. Similar-size median 55.5.
38.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Huntington Park's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
54.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Huntington Park. Similar-size median 58.9.
43.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Huntington Park's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
51.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Huntington Park's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
47.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Huntington Park. Similar-size median 56.1.
32.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Huntington Park. Similar-size median 42.4.
26.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Huntington Park. Similar-size median 50.0.
40.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Huntington Park's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
67.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
3.5 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Huntington Park's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Huntington Park has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Huntington Park
Is Huntington Park, CA a good place to live?
Huntington Park ranks #1238 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #498 of 524 smaller cities and #175 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-1%, #451 of 468) and long commutes (32.4 min, #465 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,505/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $663,724, 13% below the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park recorded 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 37% above the US rate of 373 and 16% above California's 440. That ranks #852 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #376 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Huntington Park Police Department. Property crime runs 2,832 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Huntington Park?
The median household in Huntington Park earns $59,996, 22% below the US figure of $76,827 and 35% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.3% (US 4.2%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Huntington Park?
Median rent in Huntington Park is $1,505/mo (Census), #725 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,762/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 30.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Huntington Park?
Zillow's typical home value in Huntington Park is $663,724, up 0.9% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $572,700.
How are the public schools in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park's 21 public schools graduate 80% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.2 students per teacher and $21,335 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Huntington Park?
The average commute is 32.4 minutes, #1210 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 14.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park averages 65.8°F over the year, 72.4°F in summer and 58.4°F in winter, with 14.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Huntington Park walkable?
Huntington Park scores 13.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #174 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Huntington Park at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Huntington Park?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park has 53,108 residents. The median resident of Huntington Park is 34.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 8.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1310 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 24.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Huntington Park compare with the rest of California?
Huntington Park ranks #175 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 35% below the California median. Violent crime is 16% above the statewide rate. Homes are 13% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Huntington Park?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Huntington Park's population of 53,108 are Oak Park, IL (#76 overall), Eagle Mountain, UT (#451 overall), Aspen Hill, MD (#266 overall), Minnetonka, MN (#32 overall), and Elyria, OH (#894 overall). Huntington Park is #1238.