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Last Modified: February 12, 2026

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Fairfield Neighborhood Guide

8of 13 Huntington Neighborhoods

Where Doctors Live & Lawns Thrive

🧭Generally defined as the area: Bordered by 8th Avenue, situated between 12th Street and 28th Street

📌Fairfield is best known for: Craftsman- and colonial-style homes from the early 20th century, compact lots with decent lawn space

👕You'll fit in if: You mow your own lawn and wave at strangers

👍Locals live here because: It's walkable to Marshall's campus without the frat house noise

👎Be prepared for: Some parking difficulty when Marshall has home games in the fall

✨The overall feel is: Quiet, student-adjacent suburban calm

Neighborhood Tags:
QuietSuburban calmSafeFamily orientedStarter-home familiesGreat schools

Pros & Cons of Fairfield

Fairfield strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyPeaceful & QuietGreen SpaceOutdoor Recreation

Fairfield tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Fairfield Neighborhood DNA

Marshall graduate students, people who want parking and decent backyards, professionals working at nearby hospitals

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Some of the Fairfield hotspots include: Marshall University campus, McCoy Arena at Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Stadium Village shops, and Fairfield Stadium.
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Moving to Fairfield - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Huntington or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Huntington guide for the big-picture view — or compare Fairfield against other parts of the city in our Huntington neighborhood guide.