The Town FilesHuntington, West Virginia
City in Cabell County · population 46,842 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $127,200
- Household income
- $45,100
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 34.7
Huntington is a city of 46,842 people in Cabell County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $127,200, close to the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks more walkable than 100% of West Virginia towns, more vibrant than 98% of West Virginia towns, hipper than 96% of West Virginia towns.
How Huntington ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Huntington is worth $127,200, close to the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $45,100, which is more affordable than 38% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $912 a month. 53.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntington | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,200 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $912 | $811 |
| Median household income | $45,100 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 53.3% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Huntington
| People | Huntington | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Huntington
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.2 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntington since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 8, 1965 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 23, 1962.
Severe weather in Cabell County since 1996
Cabell County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, chemical.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4783: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 20, 2021 | Flood | DR-4605: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 13, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4603: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cabell County
Cabell County had 52,015 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,829 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Huntington itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Huntington
17 public schools with 7,206 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | 9-12 | 1,721 | 14.7 |
| Spring Valley High School | 9-12 | 985 | 15.4 |
| Huntington Middle School | 6-8 | 616 | 9.8 |
| Huntington East Middle School | 6-8 | 559 | 10.0 |
| Central City Elementary School | PK-5 | 419 | 11.6 |
| Southside Elementary | PK-5 | 396 | 15.8 |
| Explorer Academy | PK-5 | 379 | 12.2 |
| Spring Hill Elementary School | PK-5 | 372 | 10.9 |
| Kellogg Elementary School | PK-5 | 323 | 13.5 |
| Highlawn Elementary School | PK-5 | 316 | 12.2 |
| Meadows Elementary School | PK-5 | 242 | 12.7 |
| Guyandotte Elementary School | PK-5 | 238 | 12.5 |
Towns near Huntington
- Pea Ridge, WV6.2 mi · 6,602 people · home $188,500
- Barboursville, WV7.6 mi · 4,456 people · home $197,700
- South Point, OH7.9 mi · 3,836 people · home $184,000
- Kenova, WV8.0 mi · 3,033 people · home $109,000
- Ashland, KY11.9 mi · 21,625 people · home $125,000
- Westwood, KY14.1 mi · 4,387 people · home $92,200
- Ironton, OH15.6 mi · 10,571 people · home $106,700
- Russell, KY15.8 mi · 3,744 people · home $211,900
Huntington questions
Is Huntington, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntington scores better for retirees than 3% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 1%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Huntington?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntington is valued at $127,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,100, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $912 a month.
What is the weather like in Huntington?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 10.2 inches of snow.
Does Huntington get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 8, 1965. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)