Fairfield
Neighborhood in Huntington, West Virginia
Cabell County 25701, 25703
Classic homes with character
Fairfield features a mix of single- and multifamily residences, but all were built from the early-to-mid 20th century and most have Craftsman or colonial styling. Many of the neighborhood’s options have multistory floor plans, that stretch 1,358 square feet on average. These houses were built closely together, but properties still come with a good bit of backyard space on compact lots. Homes that need work sell for $20,000 to $75,000, while those in better condition go for $80,000 to $300,000.
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Huntington Music and Arts Festival is held annually in August
Ritter Park also hosts multiple events throughout the year, including the Huntington Music and Arts Festival in late August. The weeklong celebration features live bands, short film screenings and comedy acts. There’s also the Funktafest in October, a music and arts festival with an Egyptian theme. Other events in town include the West Virginia Hot Dog Festival downtown in July, which includes everything from hot dog eating and root beer chugging contests to a car and truck cruise-in.Tudor’s is known for its college-themed breakfast sandwiches
Among the amenities on Hal Greer Boulevard is a location of the West Virginia-based chain Tudor's Biscuit World. “That is a very, very, very popular breakfast place,” Hood-Gesner says. Breakfast biscuits are named after nearby college mascots, including the “Thundering Herd” and “Mountaineer.” Tudor’s also has lunch and dinner menus with items from pork barbecue sandwiches to country-fried steak. Locals can travel farther south on Hal Greer Boulevard for more options, including Frostop Drive-In, a nostalgic spot known in large part for its root beer. People here can pick up quick essentials at the Walgreens on Hal Greer or head to the Kroger 2 miles north on Fifth Avenue.
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Ritter Park is a popular attraction
Hood-Gesner describes Ritter Park as Huntington’s version of New York City’s Central Park. The space has its own rose garden and a fountain, plus a playground, dog park and walking paths. Rotary Park is a larger option for residents on the east side of Fairfield. The 100-acre park features two disc golf courses, a basketball court, trails for hiking or mountain biking.Amtrak offers access to the region
Fairfield residents are within 2 miles of Huntington’s Amtrak station, where riders can catch a train to cities like Charlottesville and Cincinnati. It’s also about 2 miles from Interstate 64, which can take drivers east or west out of town. The Huntington Tri-State Airport is an 11-mile trip west on I-64 and offers flights through American Airlines and Allegiant. Fairfield has multiple houses of worship across multiple denominations, including St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, the Muslim Association of Huntington, Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.Cabell elementary schools offer after-school activities
The Cabell County Schools system covers this area, a district with a B rating on Niche. Students here can go to either the B-minus-rated Meadows Elementary or the C-plus-rated Spring Hill Elementary, depending on where in the neighborhood they live. Both schools have after-school programming. Students at Huntington Middle, which has a B-minus grade, can participate in sports teams including cross country, tennis, basketball and track. The B-rated Huntington High offers elective courses in topics like computer science, astronomy and economics.The Marshall School of Pharmacy, which has four-degree programs, is in the neighborhood. And the core of Marshall’s campus — West Virginia’s second-largest University with a total enrollment of more than 11,000 — is just about a mile north.
Cabell Huntington Hospital is in the neighborhood
Cabell Huntington Hospital, a 303-bed facility, is on Hal Greer Boulevard. It’s a learning facility for Marshall’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, and it includes a cancer center and a children's hospital.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pat Lyons
Pat Lyons
Responds QuicklySUN VALLEY REALTY, LLC
(304) 814-4546
124 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$64,500 Price
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Melissa Baker
Melissa Baker
Responds QuicklyOld Colony Realtors Huntington
(304) 486-3603
156 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$45,000 Price
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Julie Wyrick
Julie Wyrick
Responds QuicklyBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
(304) 814-3363
66 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$124,000 Price
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Allison Watkins
Allison Watkins
Responds QuicklyOld Colony Realtors Huntington
(304) 600-7049
79 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$49,000 Price
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Todd Jenkins
Todd Jenkins
Responds QuicklyBUNCH REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
(304) 902-6121
497 Total Sales
6 in Fairfield
$11K - $112K Price Range
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Andy Bowen
Andy Bowen
Responds QuicklyREALTY EXCHANGE COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
(304) 486-3681
119 Total Sales
6 in Fairfield
$5K - $375K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ritter Park
Rotary Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairfield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairfield, Huntington sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairfield, Huntington over the last 12 months is $88,500, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$97,500
Median Sale Price
$88,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$90,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$95,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$67
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,562
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
4.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,360
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,175
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$775 - $1,485 per month
- The Landing at Marshall University
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 300+ Sq Ft
- 1130 14th St
- Huntington, WV
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,868
Median Age
37
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,588
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,284
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.6%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
47.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Southeast Hills
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