Walnut Hills might make residents feel like they’re living on top of the world. The neighborhood is home to the sprawling Rotary Park, whose peak offers views over the rest of Huntington. “There’s great vantage points from up there,” says Seth Crabtree, a Realtor with Realty Advantage and a city native. “There’s a watchtower that you can climb up, and you can pretty much see most of the city. It’s a really cool spot.” The park is the foundational feature of an area that’s also full of an eclectic mix of classic homes, has quick access to U.S. Route 60 and is just about 3 miles from Marshall University.
Walnut Hills sits next to the expansive Rotary Park.
Head out to the overlook at Rotary Park in Walnut Hills and see across the river into Ohio.
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Midcentury Craftsman bungalows are the predominate housing style
Most of the homes in Walnut Hills were built between the early to mid-20th century. “You have a lot of different story-and-a-half homes and some rancher homes,” says Realtor Preston Cole of Property Professionals, who has more than 40 years of experience. Craftsman is the most common architectural style around the neighborhood. The houses here are built closely together on narrow roads that wind through hills courtesy of the region’s location by the Appalachian Mountains. Conditions can vary — while some options in the neighborhood have already been updated, others still need work. That’s reflected in the pricing, which can range from $10,000 to $155,000 based on how move-in ready a property is. According to Cole, some of the homes here are used as rentals, Cole says.
A mix of bungalows and foursqures line the streets of Walnut Hills.
Classic brick homes can be found throughout Walnut Hills.
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Gino’s offers close-by pizza and pasta
Walnut Hills has one of Huntington’s three West Virginia-based chain Gino’s Pizza & Spaghetti House locations. Gino’s has wings and subs in addition to pizza and spaghetti. Route 60, which runs through the neighborhood, connects locals to big-box stores like Walmart and Gabe’s and chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse to Taco Bell. There’s also a Kroger 2 miles north in Highlawn, near Marshall.
The neighborhood’s amenities include multiple houses of worship as well, including Tenth Avenue Church of God, Norway Avenue Church of Christ and Huntington Gospel Chapel. “Huntington’s the City of Churches,” Crabtree says.
Stop into Gino’s Pizza & Spaghetti for a Friday night pizza in Walnuts Hills.
Head on over to Texas Roadhouse for a delicious stake dinner near Walnut Hills.
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Rotary Park is a place for community events
The neighborhood’s Rotary Park provides space for multiple community events. Each spring,
The Rotary Park Community Egg Hunt includes 8,000 eggs stuffed with candy and toys, while the park’s disc golf courses host multiple tournaments, annually.
Harris Riverfront Park hosts one of the city’s larger events the Dawg Dazzle Fourth of July celebration. The event is the largest Independence Day celebration in the Tri-State area.
Rotary Park is an outdoor destination for recreation for Walnut Hills residents.
Play a round of disc golf any time of the year in Rotary Park next to Walnut Hills.
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Cabell County schools offer targeted programming
The Cabell County Schools system has a B overall grade on Niche. Students attend either Spring Hill Elementary or Explorer Academy for kindergarten through fifth grade — both have C-plus ratings. The C-plus-rated Huntington East Middle offers extracurricular activities ranging from a student council to an archery group. The B-rated Huntington High has elective courses in topics like computer science and astronomy.
Marshall University calls Huntington home and is less than 3 miles from Walnut Hills. The university has more than 11,000 students and over 100 undergraduate and master’s degree programs.
Spring Hill Elementary School teacher received a B grade from Niche.
Approximately 500 students attend Huntington High School.
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A range of amenities are available at Rotary Park
Rotary Park stretches 108 acres and is a quick bike ride or drive away for most Walnut Hills residents. “It has been maintained by the local Rotary Club for years and years,” Cole says. “You have a lot of people that use that.” The park has a playground, baseball and softball diamonds and trails. People can take a hike up to the park’s overlook tower to peer down at the city. One of the West Virginia Department of Tourism’s signature “Almost Heaven” swings was installed at the top of the park in summer 2024. It became one of more than two dozen swings around the state, providing a photo opportunity for park visitors.
Take a selfie on the Almost Heaven swing overlooking the city near Walnut Hills
Take the dog for a walk along the walking and hiking trails throughout Rotary Park.
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Route 60 opens residents to the rest of the region
Route 60 connects locals to Interstate 64 for commutes throughout the region. People can take Route 60, also known as Midland Trail, to I-64 for drives 50 miles east to West Virginia’s capital, Charleston. Walnut Hills is about 3 miles from Huntington’s Amtrak station that offers trains to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Huntington does have a small airport, the Huntington Tri-State Airport, which offers flights on American and Allegiant Airlines about 20 miles away. The city also has two hospitals both within 5 miles of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Rotary Park
Voodoos Nature Forest
Transit
Airport
Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field
27 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Walnut Hills
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Hills, Huntington sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Walnut Hills, Huntington over the last 12 months is $79,449, up 24% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
One-story home offering carport and extra parking space off street; large front porch and fenced yard provide great opportunity for outside entertainment; roof is only 8 years old. Inside, there are large rooms and the bath is situated between the two bedrooms. Home is convenient to hospitals, Marshall Univ., and downtown.
Disregard listing price. Property will be sold at auction. 0.07+/- Acre Lot as Assessed. Fixer Upper Home w/ Utilities. Great Location Beside Huntington State Hospital. Property will be sold by public auction ending Tuesday, May 27th at 6PM. Online Bidding Only. Please visit Joe R. Pyle Auctions website for information on how to bid.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,694
Median Age
36
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,138
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,798
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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