10 Best Independent Living Communities in Huntington, NY

Learn More About Independent Living in Huntington, NY

Huntington is one of ten townships located in Suffolk County, a region known for its beautiful landscapes and views of Long Island Sound. This suburb of New York City was originally founded in 1653 and is filled with stunning architecture and gorgeous waterfront views.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Huntington are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Huntington retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Huntington, NY

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $3,000 in the state of New York.

Learn More About Huntington, NY

Cost of Living

Huntington is an affluent suburb of New York located in one of the most expensive counties in the United States. The total household expenses associated with living in Huntington are rated 56 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
156	171	173	165	154	157

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$130,882 per year	$70,715 per year	$111,664 per year	$51,453 per year	$50,038 per year	$13,181 per year	$1,533 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Huntington include:

Huntington Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 280+
• Specialties: level III trauma center, emergency department, intensive care unit

Weather and Climate

Huntington’s climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental, which means the city experiences a wide variation in seasonal temperature with hot summers and no distinct dry season. The average humidity level is 62%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 67%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
31°F	37°F	24°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	81°F	67°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 94

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 42.9″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
45.0	205,414	2,182.4 per square mile	2.9

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	2.9%	1.6%	5.1%	<0.1%	1.2%	89.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in New York: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Suffolk County

Democratic	Republican	Other
49.4%	49.4%	1.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Huntington is located in Suffolk County, New York, a primarily suburban region adjacent to New York City. The town of Huntington is filled with gorgeous architecture and stunning views of Long Island Sound—there are a total of five harbors and nine beaches cared for by the city of Huntington. The city was originally founded in 1653 and has plenty of rich local history. Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Huntington include:

• Heckscher Museum of Art
• Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
• Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
• Coltrane Home
• Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

Transportation

Public transportation in Huntington is provided by Huntington Area Rapid Transit (HART). HART operates regularly-scheduled, ADA-accessible fixed-route buses and paratransit services for disabled persons and non-driving senior citizens. Huntington also has a stop along the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), which provides regular train service to and from New York City and other towns on Long Island.