How are homes heated in Huntington (community), NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Huntington (community), used by 58.2% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.8% heat with electricity.
30.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 58.2% (±3.6 points)
- Electricity
- 6.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 30.4%
Heating fuel in Huntington (community)
| Fuel used most | Huntington (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.2% (±3.6 points) | 41.1% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 30.4% (±3.1 points) | 44.0% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.8% (±2.4 points) | 9.2% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Huntington (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Suffolk County (44.0%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Huntington (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Suffolk County (9.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Huntington (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington (community) | — | 6.8% (±2.4 points) | — |
| Halesite | 0.8 mi | 9.6% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Huntington Bay | 2.0 mi | 3.0% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Station | 2.1 mi | 9.4% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenlawn | 2.2 mi | 12.2% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Centerport | 2.6 mi | 4.2% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 2.8 mi | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| South Huntington | 3.7 mi | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | Lower |
| Village of Northport | 3.7 mi | 3.9% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cold Spring Harbor, NY (2.8%), South Huntington, NY (2.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greenlawn, NY (12.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Islip Terrace | 32.7% (±7.5 points) |
| 94 | Sayville | 32.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 95 | North Bay Shore | 32.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 96 | Hauppauge | 32.1% (±3.9 points) |
| 97 | Port Jefferson Station | 32.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 98 | Oakdale | 30.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 99 | Huntington (community) | 30.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 100 | Riverside (community) | 28.5% (±10.7 points) |
| 101 | Central Islip | 28.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 102 | Bay Shore | 27.4% (±4.0 points) |
| 103 | Deer Park | 24.8% (±3.6 points) |
| 104 | West Bay Shore | 24.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 105 | Copiague | 22.6% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 112 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Huntington (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Huntington, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the most common way to heat a home in Huntington (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Huntington (community), used by 58.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Huntington (community) heat with oil?
30.4% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Huntington (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Huntington (community) have electric heat?
6.8% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Huntington (community) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Huntington CDP, New York (place:36233, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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