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Last Modified: February 12, 2026

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Southside Neighborhood Guide

5of 13 Huntington Neighborhoods

Where Ritter Park Picnics Abound

🧭Generally defined as the area: Bordering Ritter Park and stretching up to 8th Avenue, from 12th Street to Kiwanis Park

📌Best known for: Historic homes perched on streets so steep your calves ache

👕You can spot a Southside local by: Their ability to parallel park at a 45 degree angle without flinching

👍Move here for: Porches with sunset views

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Trick hill navigation in winter

✨The vibe around Southside is: Working class charm meets endless incline

Neighborhood Tags:
QuietSuburban calmAffordableStarter-home familiesSafe

Pros & Cons of Southside

Southside strengths (top 5)

Peaceful & QuietFamily FriendlySafetyAffordable HousingGreen Space

Southside tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Southside Neighborhood DNA

Anyone who thinks hills build character, families, dog owners, those who like getting involved in the local community

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Some of the Southside hotspots include: Huntington East Middle School, Rotary Park fields, Southside Community Center, Village of Barboursville access, and Southside shopping district.
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Moving to Southside - 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 Southside against other parts of the city in our Huntington neighborhood guide.