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Last Modified: February 12, 2026

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Old Central City Neighborhood Guide

2of 13 Huntington Neighborhoods

Where Porches Outnumber Parking

🧭Generally defined as the area: West Huntington, encompassing 14th Street West

📌Well known for: Streetside gossip, book club nights at Cicada Books & Coffee, weekend farmers markets, thrifting Saturdays

👕You'll fit in if: You greet your neighbors with a wave and enjoy unique shopping finds

👍Locals live around here because: There's a strong sense of history and community

👎Fun fact: The neighborhood houses the Central City Museum, where you can see historical artifacts from when Central City was its own city

✨The general vibe is: Working class and minding its business

Neighborhood Tags:
Affordable

Pros & Cons of Old Central City

Old Central City strengths (top 5)

Affordable HousingCultural DiversityUrban EnergyWalkablePublic Transit

Old Central City tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Old Central City Neighborhood DNA

A historical antiques district featuring local favorites small businesses

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Some of the Old Central City hotspots include: Old Central City Park, Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Central City Historic District, Central City Manor, and Central City Community Center.
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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 Old Central City against other parts of the city in our Huntington neighborhood guide.