HEAD TO HEAD
Danville vs Huntington
Danville and Huntington split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Danville, VA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Huntington, WV
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Danville | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 | 96 |
| Affordable to rent | 87 | 91 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 74 ◆ | 64 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 52 ◆ | 43 |
| Big-city amenities | 7 | 64 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Danville | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $167K | $167K |
| Typical rent | $1,193/mo | $1,094/mo |
| Average temperature | 14.6°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.34 kWh/m²/day | 4 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #385 | #151 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.