HEAD TO HEAD
Huntington vs New York
Huntington leads New York on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Huntington, WV
wins 3 of 5 factors
New York, NY
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Huntington | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 ◆ | 59 |
| Affordable to rent | 91 ◆ | 4 |
| Climate comfort | 64 | 64 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 43 ◆ | 40 |
| Big-city amenities | 64 | 100 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Huntington | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $167K | $728K |
| Typical rent | $1,094/mo | $3,503/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4 kWh/m²/day | 3.92 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #151 | #1 |
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.