Neighborhood · Huntington, WV

West Huntington Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 2,159 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10 · range 5.4–5.4

West Huntington is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Huntington with 1 census tract and a population of 2,159 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 58% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 46% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $674/month sits 26% lower than the Huntington citywide average ($912).

Risk score

5.4

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

West Huntington vs Huntington How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

57.5% +55%

Huntington: 37.2%

Average gross rent

$674 -26%

Huntington: $912

Average HH income

$35,530 -18%

Huntington: $43,146

Poverty rate

22.8% -17%

Huntington: 27.4%

Renter share

49.5% +6%

Huntington: 46.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West Huntington and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.4–5.4

Why West Huntington scores 5.4

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.8–1.8 across tracts

1.8

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 4.1–4.1 across tracts

4.1

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Rent control risk

58% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Tenant organizing strength

50% renter households · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Economic stress

22.8% below poverty line · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.9–1.9 across tracts

1.9

Risk score comparison

West Huntington vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in West Huntington

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
54011001000	5.4	2,159	57%	$674

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 70

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 84%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 68%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 14%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 55%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Huntington

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

17.3%Housing insecurity
16.4%Utility shutoff threat
24.0%Food insecurity
28.5%SNAP enrollment
11.1%No health insurance
45.6%Any disability

Frequently asked

About West Huntington

What is the eviction-risk score for West Huntington?

West Huntington scores 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does West Huntington compare to Huntington overall?

West Huntington scores 2.0 points higher than Huntington overall (3.4/10). Renters spend 58% of income on rent vs 37% citywide. Average rent: $674 vs $912.

What is the average rent in West Huntington?

Average gross rent in West Huntington eviction risk is $674/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 58% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West Huntington residents are renters?

50% of West Huntington households are renter-occupied (vs 47% in Huntington). The neighborhood has 2,159 residents.

Is West Huntington a high social-vulnerability area?

West Huntington sits in the 70th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is West Huntington for landlords?

West Huntington eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.4/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Huntington as a whole (3.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of West Huntington?

West Huntington has 2,326 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (88.2%), Other / Multiracial (10%), Black (non-Hispanic) (1.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West Huntington

5.6 Central City 2 tracts · pop 3,348 5.5 Southside 5 tracts · pop 11,737 5.4 Marcum Terrace 3 tracts · pop 6,471 5.3 Altizer 3 tracts · pop 6,238

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Huntington

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to West Huntington.

5.4 Altizer 3 tracts · pop 6,238 5.5 Southside 5 tracts · pop 11,737 5.6 Central City 2 tracts · pop 3,348 5.7 Marcum Terrace 3 tracts · pop 6,471 5.8 Guyandotte 1 tracts · pop 2,582 5.9 Enslow Park Place 1 tracts · pop 2,146

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