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. Contents Climate and Geography 02 Cost of Living and Transportation 03 Sports and Outdoor Activities 04 Shopping and Dining 05 Schools and Education 06 GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON l 01 SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON CLIMATE Because of its position in the westernmost Huntington, WV Climate Graph 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. Average High/Low Temperatures Low / High January 25oF / 43oF July 66oF / 87oF Average Precipitation Rain 43 in. Snow 12 in. 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. GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON l 02 SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON 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. Key Metrics Avg. Cost of Living Cost of Housing Health Costs -18% -45% -3% % above or below national average 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 GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON l 03 SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON 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 Fun on the Water Discover More Harris Riverfront Park Beech Fork Lake cityofhuntington.com Kinetic Park Barboursville Splash Park wv.gov Ritter Park Ohio River wvvisit.org GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON l 04 SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON SHOPPING & DINING Local Restaurants, Foreign Flavors Something for Every Shopper Whether you are looking for an upscale dining experience Area retail is anchored by the Huntington Mall, the largest or a causal night on the town, Huntington has it all. mall in West Virginia, and a healthy downtown retail sector The city has a local eats program called Savor Huntington, including many boutique shops along 3rd and 4th avenues. which is an association of independent restaurants The downtown area is once again a draw for shopping, in Huntington, WV. The number of local restaurants dining and entertainment, including Pullman Square, a and food-based businesses has grown dramatically in modern town square. The streets are alive with people recent years. Savor Huntington’s goal is to support these walking from venue to venue or taking advantage of a businesses and encourage their growth. From fast casual newly-created bike path. Year-round, a variety of festivals to fine dining visit a Savor Restaurant for a wide array of and special events draw crowds to Pullman Square, the delicious, local eats! Huntington restaurants offer a wide Big Sandy Superstore Arena and the historic Keith-Albee range of cuisine including Greek, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Performing Arts Center. and Thai foods. ART & CULTURE Huntington is home to a decent array of theaters, museums, galleries and attractions. Theaters: l Huntington Symphony Orchestra l Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center l Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center Museums & Galleries: l C. Fred Edwards Conservatory l Birke Art Gallery l Blenko Glass Company l Heritage Farm Museum and Village l Huntington Museum of Art GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON l 05 SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON EDUCATION IN HUNTINGTON, WV Notable Colleges & Universities Elementary & High School Marshall University Cabell County Schools Huntington, WV Schools ITT Technical Institute There are 28 public schools in Huntington. The Huntington, WV student:teacher ratio is 13:1, which is better than the 16:1 national average. Huntington Junior College Huntington Educational Attainment Huntington, WV High School Graduates or higher 80% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 28% Huntington School of Beauty Culture Huntington, WV Contact 2850 5th Avenue Mountwest Community Huntington, WV 25702 and Technical College (304) 528-5000 l www.cabellschools.com Huntington, WV CONNECT WITH GMS Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solution is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management, and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a back-to-back-to-back winner of the HRO Today 2014, 2015, and 2016 “Baker’s Dozen” customer satisfaction surveys. 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