Huntington, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Huntington, NY

Is Huntington, NY safe in 2026?

Huntington, NY earns an overall crime grade of A in 2026, placing it among the safest communities on Long Island. Every one of the four neighborhoods analyzed — Halesite, Elwood, West Hills, and Huntington — received either an A+ or A rating, meaning 100% of assessed neighborhoods fall into the top safety tier. With a poverty rate of just 5.5% and a median household income of $131,519, Huntington's strong socioeconomic foundation contributes directly to its low crime environment. For context, communities earning an A-range grade typically experience crime rates well below national and state averages, and Huntington's across-the-board A grades reflect exactly that kind of sustained, community-wide safety.

What is the crime rate in Huntington, NY?

Huntington's citywide safety rating is Very Safe (A) for 2026. All four neighborhoods in the analysis — Halesite, Elwood, West Hills, and Huntington — scored in the A range, with three of the four achieving the highest possible mark of A+. That means 100% of Huntington neighborhoods are classified as safe, and 0% fall below a B grade. Compared to national benchmarks, a city where every analyzed neighborhood grades out at A or A+ is statistically exceptional. Huntington's unemployment rate of 4.2% and low poverty rate of 5.5% are consistent with the kind of economic stability that correlates strongly with reduced crime activity.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntington, NY?

All four analyzed neighborhoods in Huntington rate as safe, but three stand out with A+ grades:

• Halesite — Grade: A+ | Population: ~2,314 | Median Income: $159,768. This small, waterfront community consistently ranks at the top of Huntington's safety profile.
• Elwood — Grade: A+ | Population: ~11,135 | Median Income: $133,428. One of the larger neighborhoods in the analysis, Elwood combines suburban density with excellent safety outcomes.
• West Hills — Grade: A+ | Population: ~5,561 | Median Income: $159,637. This affluent enclave matches Halesite for top-tier safety and household income.
• Huntington (hamlet) — Grade: A | Population: ~17,523 | Median Income: $158,170. The most populous area in the analysis, Huntington proper still earns a strong A grade despite its higher activity level.

Notably, 100% of neighborhoods analyzed earned an A or A+ grade, and not a single neighborhood in Huntington falls below a B — a distinction that very few communities of comparable size can claim.

Which part of Huntington has the most crime?

Even the area with the relatively lowest grade in Huntington — the Huntington hamlet itself — still earns a solid Grade A. As the most densely populated neighborhood in the analysis (population ~17,523), it naturally sees more activity than smaller enclaves like Halesite (population ~2,314), but its A rating confirms that crime levels remain low by any meaningful standard. No neighborhood in Huntington received a B, C, D, or F grade in 2026. This means residents and visitors across all parts of Huntington benefit from the same high baseline of public safety.

Is Huntington a good place to live based on crime data?

From a crime and safety standpoint, the data strongly supports Huntington as an excellent place to live. Here are the key figures that matter:

• Overall Crime Grade: A — citywide safety classification of "Very Safe"
• 100% of neighborhoods graded A or A+ — no below-average areas in the analysis
• Median Household Income: $131,519 — well above national median, correlating with lower crime risk
• Poverty Rate: 5.5% — significantly below the U.S. average, a key indicator of community stability
• Median Home Value: $577,131 — reflects sustained demand from buyers who factor safety into location decisions
• Unemployment Rate: 4.2% — near full employment, supporting neighborhood cohesion

Neighborhoods like Halesite and West Hills, both graded A+ with median incomes above $159,000, represent the upper tier of safe, affluent suburban living on Long Island. Elwood's A+ grade combined with a population of over 11,000 shows that safety scales well even in more populated parts of the community.

How does Huntington's crime grade compare to other Long Island communities?

Huntington's A-grade citywide rating and its record of 100% of neighborhoods grading A or better place it in a very select group among Long Island communities. While we report only on the data for Huntington here, an across-the-board A+ performance in three out of four neighborhoods — covering areas as varied in size as 2,314-person Halesite and 11,135-person Elwood — demonstrates that Huntington's safety is not confined to one pocket of wealth or one small enclave. It reflects a community-wide pattern backed by low poverty (5.5%), strong employment (4.2% unemployment), and high median incomes ($131,519 citywide average).

Is Huntington safe for families and new residents?

Yes. Huntington's Grade A overall crime rating and the fact that every analyzed neighborhood — Halesite, Elwood, West Hills, and Huntington — holds an A or A+ grade make it a strong choice for families and newcomers prioritizing safety. The community's median home value of $577,131 and median rent of $1,902 reflect a competitive housing market where demand is driven in part by quality of life and public safety. With a population of 201,205 spread across a density of 826 people per square mile, Huntington offers a suburban character that tends to support neighborhood watch culture, community engagement, and the kind of social cohesion that sustains low crime rates over time.