HEAD TO HEAD
Huntington vs Morgantown
Huntington leads Morgantown on 5 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Huntington, WV
wins 5 of 5 factors
Morgantown, WV
wins 0 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Huntington | Morgantown |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 ◆ | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 91 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 64 ◆ | 51 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 43 ◆ | 36 |
| Big-city amenities | 64 ◆ | 25 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Huntington | Morgantown |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $167K | $227K |
| Typical rent | $1,094/mo | $1,530/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 10.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4 kWh/m²/day | 3.79 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #151 | #310 |
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.