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Nestled between the banks of the majestic Ohio River and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains is a city founded in 1871 by railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington. From its humble beginnings on the site of a former cornfield overlooking the river, the Huntington, West Virginia metropolitan region now boasts a population in excess of 315,000, a nationally-recognized university, a thriving business community and a downtown with big plans for the future. The community offers a comfortable lifestyle, a low cost of living, state-of-the-art health care, modern educational facilities, unrivaled natural beauty and one of the lowest crime rates in America.
From its scenic parks and playgrounds to numerous seasonal activities on the Ohio River, the Huntington region is a great place to enjoy the great outdoors. Blessed with four distinct seasons, Huntington residents enjoy colorful springs filled with an abundance of blooming dogwoods, azaleas, redbuds and forsythia. Summer gives way to long warm days under the sun whether its splashing around in a local pool or relaxing at a nearby lake. An array of colors are revealed again in the fall as the region's foliage attracts sightseers from near and far. Finally, mild winters bring cool temperatures and an occasional snowfall attracting sleigh riders of all ages.
Courtesy of Discover Huntington WV magazine
Reasons to Live in Greater Hutington Area
Located within 500 miles of 60% of the U.S. markets
Transportation Hub: Ohio River port, CSX-Norfolk Southern, Regional truck center on I-64, USAir
Cost of living 92.3% of national average
Marshall University and Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Strong county school system
First-class healthcare system: tri-state area has four major hospitals
Three city parks, civic center, university level sports, professional baseball
Huntington Museum of Art
Lowest crime rates in the United States
Low cost Huntington office space lease
Corporate/Industrial variety
Wide variety of shopping and dining
Available work force
Low cost-time rate from labor stoppage
Courtesy of Huntington Quarterly magazine