Huntington, OR

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Population
499
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,118 ft
Median Home Value
$123,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$681/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,813
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Huntington sits right along the Snake River in eastern Oregon, looking across the water into Idaho with quick access to Interstate 84. Home to around 500 residents, the community began in the 1800s as a stagecoach stop and busy railroad hub. Today, life moves at a much calmer, unhurried pace. It is a quiet, tight-knit town framed by rugged canyon hills and wide-open eastern Oregon skies.

Huntington, Oregon (circa 1890)

Outdoor recreation is a big part of daily life here. The Snake River, Brownlee Reservoir, and nearby Farewell Bend State Park provide easy access to boating, fishing, and watersports, while Hells Canyon is within easy reach for weekend trips. Local kids attend a small K-12 school in town, and when you need bigger stores, healthcare, or services, Ontario and Baker City are an easy drive down the freeway. It is an appealing, down-to-earth spot for anyone craving open space, river views, and a simple small-town routine.

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