Living in Huntington (West Virginia)
Huntington (West Virginia) is a large place in West Virginia, United States, home to 48,638 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 26%, #2,459 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 28%, #2,225 of 8,006), nature lovers (top 30%, #5,403 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Huntington (West Virginia)
- The Ohio runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 29 min and sets around 23:13; in late June it sets around 2:57.
How Huntington (West Virginia) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #7,967 of 11,898 | #52 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #2,459 of 9,771 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,621 of 8,006 | #32 of 38 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,222 of 6,237 | #25 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,139 of 9,474 | #17 of 56 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,832 of 9,474 | #32 of 56 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,033 of 10,762 | #6 of 68 | Map |
| Single professional | 34 | #3,931 of 4,537 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 36 | #3,895 of 4,444 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| DINKS | 35 | #2,858 of 3,053 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,198 of 7,271 | #8 of 34 | Map |
| Commuter | 52 | #5,407 of 6,227 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 37 | #3,362 of 3,933 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #771 of 2,119 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,225 of 8,006 | #4 of 38 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #4,617 of 12,111 | #58 of 81 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 30 | #3,444 of 4,114 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Expat professional | 39 | #5,253 of 7,271 | #6 of 34 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 43 | #7,539 of 9,474 | #35 of 56 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #5,403 of 18,063 | #106 of 179 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #10,621 of 16,523 | #96 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #7,279 of 18,063 | #149 of 179 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #7,199 of 16,523 | #7 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #6,040 of 21,167 | #3 of 245 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #8,919 of 12,111 | #72 of 81 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 40 | #7,518 of 12,111 | #2 of 81 | Map |
| Digital native | 41 | #3,261 of 4,750 | #1 of 2 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pea Ridge (West Virginia) 11 km
- Ashland (Kentucky) 18 km
- Meads 23 km
- Ironton (Ohio) 24 km
- Flatwoods 26 km
- Hurricane (West Virginia) 37 km
- Teays Valley 45 km
- Wheelersburg 50 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.