City profile
Huntington, IN
Huntington County · Population 17,030
Huntington is a town in Huntington County, IN with about 17,030 residents and a typical home value near $120,000. It is 24 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$119,500
Typical monthly housing
$731
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 38/100
Nearest major airport
91 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 25% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
17,030
Black population
1.4%
County
Huntington County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 17,030 residents
- Typical home value about $120,000
- 24 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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