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Huntington is a small city of 46,637 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $39,066
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Huntington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Huntington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Huntington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Huntington's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Huntington costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Huntington, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,066
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Huntington's violent crime rate is 800.3 per 100,000 residents
— 111% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
800.3 /100k
Property Crime
3602.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Huntington is served primarily by Cabell County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Huntington, WV
National Avg
School District
Cabell County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
18
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Huntington sees average highs of 43.7°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Huntington's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Huntington roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,800 and median rent is $841/month.
Huntington's violent crime rate is 800.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3602.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Huntington are operated by Cabell County Schools.
The district has 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Huntington, WV has a population of 46,637, a median household income of $39,066, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Huntington averages 43.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Huntington, WV is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 25701, 25705, 25704, 25702, 25703, 25755.
The population of Huntington, West Virginia is 46,637 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Huntington: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $114,800, median household income $39,066, crime index 195 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Huntington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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