SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON WELCOME TO HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA Hunngton is a city in Cabell and Wayne counes in the U.S. state of West Virginia, located at the confluence of the Guyandoe River and the Ohio River. Hunngton is the second largest city in West Virginia. The city is the home of Marshall University as well as the Hunngton Museum of Art; the Big Sandy Superstore Arena; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Hunngton District); the Collis P. Hunngton Historical Society and Railroad Museum; Camden Park, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks; the headquarters of the CSX Transportaon-Hunngton Division, the largest division in the CSX network; and the Port of Hunngton Tri-State, the largest river port in the United States. GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON l 01 Contents Climate and Geography 02 Cost of Living and Transportaon 03 Sports and Outdoor Acvies 04 Shopping and Dining 05 Schools and Educaon 06
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SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON
WELCOME TO HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, located at the confluence of the Guyandotte
River and the Ohio River. Huntington is the second largest city in West Virginia. The city is the home of Marshall University as well as
the Huntington Museum of Art; the Big Sandy Superstore Arena; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Huntington District); the Collis P.
Huntington Historical Society and Railroad Museum; Camden Park, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks; the headquarters of
the CSX Transportation-Huntington Division, the largest division in the CSX network; and the Port of Huntington Tri-State, the largest
river port in the United States.
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Contents
Climate and Geography 02
Cost of Living and Transportation 03
Sports and Outdoor Activities 04
Shopping and Dining 05
Schools and Education 06
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GEOGRAPHY
Huntington is in the corner of West Virginia, on the border
with Ohio, on the southern bank of the Ohio River, at the
confluence with the Guyandotte River. The city lies within the
eco-region of the Western Allegheny Plateau. Most of the city
is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A portion
of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland,
is in Wayne County. Residents of Huntington are called
“Huntingtonians.” The Guyandotte River joins the Ohio River
about 5 miles east of downtown. Huntington fills the roughly
three-mile wide flood plain of the south bank of the Ohio
River for eighty square blocks and portions of the hills to the
immediate south and southeast.
CLIMATE
Because of its position in the westernmost
and lowest area of the state, the city is on
the northern limits of a humid subtropical
climate), unlike the “highlands” of West
Virginia, which are in the Allegheny
Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.
This location gives the city a perfect four
seasons, with each season beginning around
the calendar date. Huntington is made
humid by the Ohio River, but summers are
not as hot as they are further south and
west and snowfall generally falls in moderate
amounts.
Huntington, WV Climate Graph
Low / High
Average High/Low Temperatures
January 25oF / 43oF
July 66oF / 87oF
Average Precipitation
Rain 43 in.
Snow 12 in.
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TRANSPORTATION
Highways
Interstate Highways I-64
US Highways US-52, US-60
State Highways 2, 10, 39, 152, 527
Airport
Tri-State Airport (HTS)
Department of Motor Vehicles
801 Madison Avenue
Huntington, WV 25704
http://www.dmv.wv.gov
COST OF LIVING
The cost of living in Huntington is 10% lower than the West Virginia average and 18% lower than that for the entire country. The
median home price is $86,600 less than the national average and residents experience a year over year appreciation rate of 3%.
Residents of Huntington also benefit from grocery, utility, transportation, and goods and services prices that are less expensive than
the national averages.
Avg. Cost of Living
-18%Cost of Housing
-45%Health Costs
-3%
Key Metrics
% above or below national average
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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
It is both a vibrant, energetic city and a place where heritage comes alive. Sitting on the Ohio River at the point where West Virginia,
Ohio and Kentucky meet, Huntington is part of the largest inland port in the United States. The city is home to Marshall University,
one of the largest employers in town and a major contributor to the heart and soul of the community. The movie “We Are Marshall,”
starring Matthew McConaughey and Matthew Fox, depicts how the campus and the community dealt with a tragedy that involved
the Marshall football team. With four distinct seasons, there is always something fun to do - from whitewater rafting to hiking to
skiing – in and around Huntington.
OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE
Parks & Trails
Harris Riverfront Park
Kinetic Park
Ritter Park
Fun on the Water
Beech Fork Lake
Barboursville Splash Park
Ohio River
Discover More
cityofhuntington.com
wv.gov
wvvisit.org
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SHOPPING & DINING
Local Restaurants, Foreign Flavors
Whether you are looking for an upscale dining experience
or a causal night on the town, Huntington has it all.
The city has a local eats program called Savor Huntington,
which is an association of independent restaurants
in Huntington, WV. The number of local restaurants
and food-based businesses has grown dramatically in
recent years. Savor Huntington’s goal is to support these
businesses and encourage their growth. From fast casual
to fine dining visit a Savor Restaurant for a wide array of
delicious, local eats! Huntington restaurants offer a wide
range of cuisine including Greek, Indian, Italian, Mexican,
and Thai foods.
Something for Every Shopper
Area retail is anchored by the Huntington Mall, the largest
mall in West Virginia, and a healthy downtown retail sector
including many boutique shops along 3rd and 4th avenues.
The downtown area is once again a draw for shopping,
dining and entertainment, including Pullman Square, a
modern town square. The streets are alive with people
walking from venue to venue or taking advantage of a
newly-created bike path. Year-round, a variety of festivals
and special events draw crowds to Pullman Square, the
Big Sandy Superstore Arena and the historic Keith-Albee
Performing Arts Center.
ART & CULTURE
Huntington is home to a decent array of theaters,
museums, galleries and attractions.
Theaters:l Huntington Symphony Orchestral Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Centerl Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center
Museums & Galleries:l C. Fred Edwards Conservatoryl Birke Art Galleryl Blenko Glass Companyl Heritage Farm Museum and Villagel Huntington Museum of Art
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EDUCATION IN HUNTINGTON, WV
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
ITT Technical Institute
Huntington, WV
Huntington Junior College
Huntington, WV
Huntington School of Beauty Culture
Huntington, WV
Mountwest Communityand Technical College
Huntington, WV
Notable Colleges & Universities
Cabell County Schools
Elementary & High School
Schools
There are 28 public schools in Huntington. The
student:teacher ratio is 13:1, which is better than
the 16:1 national average.
Huntington Educational Attainment
High School Graduates or higher 80%
Bachelor’s Degree or higher 28%
Contact
2850 5th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5000 l www.cabellschools.com
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