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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Wesley L.

Biggest downsides of living in Huntington?

OK so Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Wesley L.

Best hidden gems in Huntington

Random thought, I work in engineering and Household incomes average around $99,580 in Huntington. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The city has invested a lot in new development. It'...

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Clara Patel

Starting a business in Huntington?

OK so You can expect to pay around $2,045 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 13,250 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -s...

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Grayson

Raising a family in Huntington -thoughts?

Hey, I'm retired and Rent is about $2,045/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Huntington? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Jacob Garcia

The good and bad of living in Huntington

So, Been living here since 2021. Household incomes average around $99,580 in Huntington. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Charlotte P.

Best kept secrets of Huntington, VA

Alright, I've been here for 10 years and The median home value here is around $536,200, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community ...

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Clara Sanders

Best restaurants in Huntington?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Huntington sits at 182.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $99,580 in Huntington. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Henry Jimenez

Anyone regret moving to Huntington?

OK so I'm originally from San Francisco and It's a a small town city with about 13,250 people. The median home value here is around $536,200, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The weather takes ...

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Lily N.

Is Huntington still affordable?

Curious what people think. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Grayson

Huntington quality of life -am I missing something?

Alright, Been living here since 2016. Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changin...

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