With many homes nearly a century old, West Huntington is an established neighborhood that is seeing renewed interest as new businesses have moved to the area, the neighborhood park received an upgrade and homebuyers and investors are looking to renovate the existing housing. "They have developed and improved a lot of the housing there,” says Betty Sargent, a local Realtor with Old Colony Realtors, with over 30 years of experience. “More businesses have opened, which has helped.” The neighborhood's location along the Ohio River and a little less than 3 miles from downtown means additional entertainment and culture aren't far away.
An overview of the West Huntington neighborhood and it's variety of home styles.
Historic streets and tree lined sidewalks throughout the West Huntington neighborhood.
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Classic homes, with life still left
West Huntington’s grid of residential streets contains a mix of single-story and multistory Craftsman-style homes built from the early to mid-20th century that are 1,300 square feet on average. “Craftsman homes are really in demand right now,” says area Realtor Debi Reynolds of the Debi Reynolds Group, who has over 30 years of industry experience. Packed close together on sidewalk-lined streets, properties have lots that are often between .10 and .20 acres. Prices range as houses that need renovation and upgrades sell from $15,000 to $75,000, while those that are move-in ready sell for between $76,000 and $125,000.
A commonly found Craftsman styled home in the West Huntington neighborhood.
A traditional Ranch styled home in the West Huntington neighborhood.
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Locals can meet at Midway for an old-fashioned experience
This area has several locally owned and chain restaurants, but Midway Drive-In is the stalwart. It has been open since 1939. “Everyone loves it,” Reynolds says. The spot is known partly for its milkshakes, which come in almost a dozen varieties, and carries a bit of local fame as The Food Network featured it in a 2015 episode of “Guilty Pleasures.” West Tenampa Mexican Restaurant is another option in the neighborhood located along West Huntington’s walkable 14th Street corridor, known as Central City. The stretch features other restaurants, like Central City Cafe, antique stores and The Wild Ramp, an indoor farmers market that’s been in place since 2014 and is open daily. Cicada Books & Coffee opened here in 2018 and offers a mix of retail and dining, with a selection of used books and a cafe serving coffee, tea, and bagels.
The Midway Drive-In is a classic American Burger and Shake restaurant with car-side service.
Central City Cafe is a staple in the West Huntington neighborhood.
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Hauntington isn’t so spooky
Neighboring Downtown Huntington is home to several seasonal events. Among the traditions is “Hauntington,” a series of events around Halloween including a controlled trick-or-treat, most recently at Marshall University’s Health Network Arena. There’s also Voodoo Fest at the mixed-use Heritage Station, which includes a costume contest, live music and food. In the summer, Downtown’s Harris Riverfront Park hosts Dawg Dazzle, a Fourth of July celebration with multiple live performances and fireworks.
A pop of fall colors appears along with the unique rooflines of homes in West Huntington, WV.
Take a stroll at the Harris Riverfront Park alongside the Ohio River in Huntington, WV.
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From sports to academies, Huntington schools help students hone their interests
The region's Cabell County Schools system has a B overall grade on Niche. Central City Elementary carries a C rating and a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. Central City Elementary feeds into B-minus-rated Huntington Middle. Huntington High earns a B and has multiple academies, including ones focused on business and fine arts, and STEM. Private options in the area include the B-rated Grace Christian, which has prekindergarten through 12th grade and a robust fine arts program. Marshall University’s campus is just 2 miles west, too. With more than 11,000 students, Marshall is the second-biggest university in the state.
St. Cloud Commons offers close-by recreation
The St. Cloud Commons is within walking distance for some in West Huntington, a spot with a lodge available for rent, multiple athletic fields and a basketball court. St. Cloud also offers an all-inclusive, nature-themed playground that opened in 2018 and includes equipment accessible to children with a range of ability levels. The Huntington Children's Museum is a new, indoor way for families to spend some free time in the neighborhood. Open since July 2024, the museum has multiple interactive spaces, like a climbing area and a sand table.
The playground area at the St. Cloud Commons Park in West Huntington, WV.
The Huntington Children's Museum has several play areas in the West Huntington neighborhood.
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Route 52 is an important connection
U.S. Route 52 cuts north-to-south through West Huntington and is a key point for area commuters. Drivers can take Route 52 north across the West Huntington Bridge and into Ohio. People can also use Route 52 to head south and merge onto Interstate 64. The Huntington Tri-State Airport, which has commercial flights through American Airlines and Allegiant, is just under 10 miles west on I-64.
The West Huntington Bridge carries Route 52 across the Ohio River.
Bus transportation is available through West Huntington into downtown and beyond via TTA.
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Parks in this Area
Harris Riverfront Park
Saint Cloud Commons
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Huntington
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Huntington, Huntington sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Huntington, Huntington over the last 12 months is $82,398, down 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,774
Median Age
36
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,938
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,064
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.8%
College Graduates
20.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
% Population in Labor Force
44.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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