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Huntington, West Virginia is a mid-sized city located in the Appalachian region. It has a population of approximately 46,000 residents and is known for its industrial and manufacturing history. The city has faced economic struggles in recent years, leading to a decline in population. However, it has also seen efforts towards revitalization and has a strong sense of community pride.

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According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, Huntington, West Virginia has a mixture of positive and negative aspects that make it a unique place to live. Many reviewers praise the city's strong sense of community and friendly residents, citing the annual festivals and events as highlights. Some also appreciate its affordable cost of living and abundance of outdoor activities. However, there are also concerns mentioned about the drug epidemic that has affected the city and the limited job opportunities.

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1. "I've lived in Huntington for 20 years and have seen it go through ups and downs. The community here is strong and always comes together to support each other. The annual Hot Dog Festival and Multifest are just some of the events that showcase our diverse and friendly community." - Sarah M.

2. "Huntington has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts like myself. I love being able to hike and bike in the nearby hills. The cost of living is also very reasonable, allowing me to have a good quality of life here." - Jake K.

3. "It's a shame that Huntington has been plagued by the drug epidemic. It's a beautiful city with friendly people, but the job opportunities are limited and it can be a struggle to find stable employment. I hope to see more efforts towards revitalization in the future." - Emily S.

4. "I've lived in Huntington my whole life and have no plans to leave. The sense of community here is unlike any other place. We may have our problems, but the people here truly care about each other and work towards making the city a better place." - Mark T.

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Huntington - 3/23/2009
There are a lot of nice people in Huntington. Unfortunately, the town is not nearly as nice as in the past. There is a lot of drug related crime... Detroit spillover, and it has resulted in murders in recent years.

There have been some efforts to revitalize the downtown area, but it isn't keeping up with the decline in general. There is a reason the town is losing population. There are much better alternatives in West Read More
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Stay away from Huntington! - 12/29/2008
I lived in WV my whole life. I married, and moved to the Huntington, WV area in 2005. This past fall, we finally moved out of WV for better work elsewhere. While Huntington isn't the worst place to live, it's not the best either. Decaying city, elected government not getting along (so the city suffers), and, slow/no job growth (call centers abound though). Like I said, we moved due to the lack of good paying jobs. We moved to Columbus, but that wasn't the answer either. Coming from two people that value smaller towns and family, Columbus was too big too fast. As for Huntington, the streets were laid out well. Far better than it's sister city Charleston, WV. Generally, the people were friendly. Unlike Columbus. Not sure, but it seems the further north you go...the more uptight these people are. Pathetic. Anyway, real estate is a little over priced for the area. A good deal can be found though. Like they have said in the past, there isn't too much to do there. Unless you Read More
Sandy | Columbus, OH | Reply | No Replies
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Stay away from Huntington - 8/31/2008
Huntington, WV use to be a great place but in the last several years has gone way down hill. The local government can't agree on anything. There is no new business and very few jobs unless you're a telemarketer. People are leaving here by the thousands yearly because they can't make a decent living. The streets need paved, the sewer and water systems are old and deteriorating, the buildings downtown are crumbling and have many vacancies and the homeless are everywhere. I've lived here my whole life and it only keeps getting worse. The city is broke and always in the red and there is never enough money to fix anything, even though they keep imposing new taxes and fees. Please stay away because it is dying a slow death and will be a ghost town before too long. It needs a stronger Read More
Karen | Huntington, WV | Reply | No Replies
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Great place to live - 1/14/2008
I have to say that overall, Huntington is a wonderful place to live. Huntington has a good mix of people who are more often than not very friendly and willing to lend a hand when needed. The area has a lot to do including of museums, shopping, comedy club, lots of theater (on a local and national level), several film festivals, many seasonal festivals (the Greek fest has some amazing food), good concerts and Marshall athletics. The town does have some negatives but what town doesn't? It went through several years where it was on the decline but the town definately seems to be on an upswing again. The downtown area has come alive again with new shopping and several new/renovated condos being built right downtown. Marshall University is also seeing lots of new growth with several new buildings and new athletic facilities currently being constructed. If Huntington doesn't have what you want, several larger cities are just a few hours away by car or you can take a direct flight to Read More
Tim | Huntington, WV | Reply | No Replies
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Huntington, WV - Great place to raise your family! - 7/20/2007
I moved here in the beginning of 2001.
Huntington has lots of potential.
The town is right on I-64, very close to Lexington, KY, Columbus, OH, Cincinnati, etc...West Virginia is a beautiful state.
Huntington is a very peaceful business community. The town revolves around Marshall University, so if you like college sports, great place to be.
My true feelings are that, it is hard to find a better place to settle down later in life... very stress free...
However, as a young couple (my wife and I are both 28), it seems to lack a bit of excitement for us... the job market is very limited, although both my wife and I have very good jobs.
Most of the population is either older 40+ or younger 20- college kids.
With that said, it becomes very hard to want to leave this place, once you get to know the town and the people.

Last year, we almost moved to Phoenix, AZ, with work, but backed out at the last minute... we do not regret it at Read More
Pedro  | Huntington, WV | Reply | No Replies
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Not so wonderful - 6/14/2007
I lived in huntington area for 10 years and I saw it go from nice to what happened. The downtown used to be nice now it's just a bunch of old buildings. The only good season is the fall the trees are just amazing. Jobs are very few and the pay is way below. Marshall University is an amazing university and keeps the town going. In the city there is nothing to do and that's the way the local leaders wanted it. You have to drive 11 miles away for the mall and some restaurants. Overall I would say moving here would be a big mistake especially if you have a Read More
Claudius | Tulsa, OK | Reply | No Replies
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Depressing City! - 11/11/2006
We went to visited in Nov 2006...

The city is dirty and kind of run-down. It must be something in the air or in the rain...even your car got dirty so easy...

Someone said : streets are filled with potholes. You bet it!There are!!

Winters mus be very depressing...SUN? I guess you need to go somewhere else...

For visiting its nice, but for long term living----Very depressing place to live...for me anyway!

I guess you have to be born in there to Read More
Patricia | Greensboro, NC | Reply | No Replies
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If you're an optimist, you'll find this place a ch - 4/25/2006
People who grew up in Huntington and who are still here are mostly happy and content with their hometown. However…

If you didn’t grow up in Huntington and you’re thinking about moving to this area, you should seriously reconsider. You’ll find that people, while polite, are not overly friendly. Pre-existing social circles are extremely difficult to break into – you won’t be rejected, but you won’t be included either. So, if you want to fit in, you better have family or friends that are already here.

Living here is like being caught in a time warp where nothing ever changes. You just re-live the same day over and over again. If you’re looking for excitement, this isn’t the place.

There are pockets of wealth and prosperity, but the overall economy is mostly stagnant or in decline. The city is virtually broke with little hope in sight. Future unfunded city liabilities (including pensions and health care costs) are so large that little money can be Read More
Clint | Lexington-Fayette, KY | Reply | 1 Reply
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Huntington, West Virginia Economy - 4/14/2006
The economy in Huntington is struggling to survive actually. The gap between the very wealthy and the lower income families is quite significant. It seems like the upper income is in control of the economic well being of the community and that of course makes the gap even larger. My worry is that the city is rapidly declining due to unemployment and the "leaders" can't seem to figure out what to do to make it turn Read More
Janice | Huntington, WV | Reply | No Replies
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Mediocre is definitely the word. - 9/5/2005
Just as Chris stated, there is not a lot to do around Huntington. There are bars (not very good ones). The only reason that there is a noticeable population is because of Marshall University. When the school goes on summer break, you will notice the difference. But there is a silver lining... If you enjoy the outdoors, this is a good place for you. There are 2 lakes in the area: Beech Fork Lake & Lake Vesuvius, both with trails, wildlife, and beautiful scenery! Within a couple hours drive, there are also white water rafting opportunities, caving, biking, climbing, hiking, etc. If you don't enjoy the outdoors, then there is not much that Huntington can offer Read More
Brandie | Barboursville, WV | Reply | No Replies
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