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Huntingtown, MD
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Huntingtown profile


Living in Huntingtown



Huntingtown is a very small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 3,545 people and two associated neighborhoods, Huntingtown is the 154th largest community in Maryland.

Housing costs in Huntingtown are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.

Also of interest is that Huntingtown has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Huntingtown telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.71% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Huntingtown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Huntingtown’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Huntingtown, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 40.97 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Huntingtown is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

The population of Huntingtown is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 39.43% of adults in Huntingtown have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Huntingtown in 2022 was $67,450, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $269,800 for a family of four.

Huntingtown is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Huntingtown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Huntingtown residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Huntingtown include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Huntingtown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.