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Last Modified: February 12, 2026

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Highlawn Neighborhood Guide

4of 13 Huntington Neighborhoods

Where Porches Reign & Hills Humble

🧭Generally defined as the area: Northeast of Downtown and Marshall University's campus, northeast of Southside

📌Highlawn is best known for: Historic architecture, early 20th-century single-family homes, foursquares

👕You can spot a Highlawn local by: Their Marshall alumni plate or Marshall Health work attire

👍Move here if you want: Pretty tree-lined streets, quick downtown access, and actual property value

👎The downside to Highlawn is: You're paying for the address more than the house

✨TL;DR: Elevated, close-knit community

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietSuburban calmFamily orientedWealthy enclaveGreat schools

Pros & Cons of Highlawn

Highlawn strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyGreen SpacePeaceful & QuietFitness Oriented

Highlawn tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Highlawn Neighborhood DNA

Families and professionals looking for a quiet, residential neighborhood

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Some of the Highlawn hotspots include: Ritter Park gateway, Highlawn Elementary School grounds, and Highlawn Presbyterian Church.
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Moving to Highlawn - 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 Highlawn against other parts of the city in our Huntington neighborhood guide.