Huntington, West Virginia

Small West Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.3

C+

out of 100

Overview

Huntington is a West Virginia city with a population of approximately 45,325, part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $143,970. Median household income is $39,066.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,325 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $143,970 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $39,066 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.4 minutes
  • Part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,325

Source: Census ACS

$143,970

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$39,066

Source: Census ACS

18.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

49

Source: Walk Score

85 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cabell County (county-level results)

38%
60%
Democrat 13,474
Republican 21,229
Leans R+21.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 74.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 49/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.3

Location

Huntington, WV (38.4097, -82.4423)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.