Moving to Huntington?
Cheap homes, Marshall loyalty, gray winters, tighter job lanes. From housing costs to work, weather, and community, size up Huntington's move-day realities.
Is Huntington Actually Right for You?
Huntington offers shockingly cheap housing, a strong loyalty to Marshall University, and genuine Appalachian culture on the edge of the Ohio river. But, you'll deal with gray winters, limited job options outside healthcare and education, and the lingering ghost of the reputation it once had of 'unhealthiest city.' As with any city, there are pros and cons, and people still move here because affordable living actually means something, the food scene punches above its weight, and there's a tight-knit community that welcomes newcomers.
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Huntington Moving Topics
1Huntington Personalities
See who clicks with Marshall energy, craft beer, thrifting, and local adventure, and who gets restless when the Ohio River refuses to make waves.
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2Huntington Fun Facts
The weird, useful, and surprisingly important facts that shape daily life in Huntington.
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3Huntington Real Estate
Porched four-squares, vinyl-sided ranches needing windows, rare HOAs, and Ohio River flood insurance that can ruin the bargain glow.
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4Things to Do in Huntington
Weekends tend to orbit Ritter Park strolls, Marshall game days, and low-key downtown wandering when the weather refuses to cooperate.
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5Huntington Weather
Ohio Valley fog, frequent rain, swampy humidity, gray January stretches, and the Huntington art of dressing for two forecasts before lunch.
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6Huntington Traffic
Third Avenue student backups, I-64 orange-barrel suspense, Pullman Square parking hunts on busy nights, and potholes that keep suspensions humble.
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7Neighborhood Match Quiz
Answer a few lifestyle questions and get matched with real neighborhoods.
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8Best Huntington Neighborhoods
Compare the areas that make up Huntington and find the one that fits.
Browse NeighborhoodsPopular Huntington Neighborhoods
Huntington is a collection of very different towns sharing a freeway. Start with the one that sounds like you.
Downtown Huntington
Marshall tailgaters, arts walk aficionados, summer festival-goers
Walkable
Artsy + culture
Young professionals
Nightlife
Foodie
Old Central City
A historical antiques district featuring local favorites small businesses
Affordable
Ritter Park
A historic district in Huntington's Southside
Outdoorsy
Dog Friendly
Fit & Active- Walkable
Safe
Highlawn
Families and professionals looking for a quiet, residential neighborhood
- Safe
Quiet
Suburban calm
Family oriented
Wealthy enclave
An Underrated Outdoor Spot
Although this spot is technically big, it's a bit tucked away on the hillside; Huntington Museum of Art is a great place to visit if you want quiet, reflective time indoors. There is a plant conservatory on-site, too, complete with axolotls and a variety of labeled greenery.
— Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local Expert
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Still Choosing a Neighborhood?
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