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Huntington, WV

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Huntington.

Population: 69,900 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Huntington, WV is $128,812 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $149,680 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,103/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$128,812

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$128,812
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+22.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+60.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$129,534
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$149,680
Median list price
$159,795
Median price per sqft
$89
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
211
For-sale inventory
237
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
170
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
72

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,103/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$864/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,393/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cabell County Schools, CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS, Wayne County Schools
Schools include
Hite Saunders Elementary School, Meadows Elementary School, Huntington High School, Spring Hill Elementary School, Huntington Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
474
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Point Plant (8.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
Annual snowfall
9.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,298
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,368

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Robert Newlon Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
6
Hospitals include
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL, INC, RIVER PARK HOSPITAL, ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-218 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
48.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$843
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
60.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,107
Average weekly wage
$1,133
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HuntingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$128,812$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$149,680$186,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,103/mo$1,183/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$843$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Huntington, WV?
$128,812.
What is the median sale price in Huntington, WV?
$149,680.
How long do homes take to sell in Huntington, WV?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Huntington, WV?
Typical rent: $1,103/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Huntington, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Huntington, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 474 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Huntington, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Huntington, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Huntington, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Huntington, WV?
18 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Huntington, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Huntington, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Huntington, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Huntington

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