West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Huntington is a mid-size city in West Virginia with a population of 46,189. Residents earn $43,146 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Huntington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Huntington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Huntington is $43,146, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Huntington is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Huntington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 9.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,146 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,024 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,112 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,675 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,362 |
| County GDP | $6,663M |
| Restaurants | 282 |
| Healthcare | 384 |
| Retail | 393 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,373 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $136,892 |
| Median List Price | $145,000 |
| Median List Price | $145,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $79 |
| Homes Sold | 40 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.5% |
| Inventory | 94 |
| Census Median Rent | $863 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $968 |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,373 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 48.0% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 34.1% |
| Mental Distress | 24.3% |
| Physical Distress | 18.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.5% |
| Premature Death | 17,385/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 384 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4107°N, 82.4347°W |
| County FIPS | 54011 |
Winner: Republican by 21.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.5% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,848/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 384 |
| Restaurants | 282 |
| Retail Stores | 393 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |