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Huntington, VT Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Huntington is competitive, with a mix of old and new homes. Prices have been rising in recent years due to the town’s popularity with families and retirees. Rentals are scarce, especially in the winter months.
Cost of Living
118
+18% above national average
105
92
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| <p>State 6% + No County tax + No City tax</p> | |
Vermont has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 3.55% to 8.95%
Family & Relocation
60
7.5/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Huntington has limited public transit options, but the town is relatively small and walkable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks.
- Camel's Hump State Park
- Huntington River
- and the Huntington Public Library
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📰 Live Local News
Huntington has regulations in place to protect its natural resources and environment, including zoning laws and waste management ordinances.
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Huntington — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Huntington fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity bills in the winter due to heating and lower bills in the summer. Water and garbage costs remain relatively stable throughout the year.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 05462 has a property tax millage rate of 1.75, with no local surtaxes.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6/10: Huntington has some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks, but the town's rural areas can be challenging to navigate with a stroller, and elevator access in transit is limited.
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