Is Beverly Hills safe?
Huntington, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Beverly Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Beverly Hills
“Go. Beverly Hills is one of Huntington's most stable, scenic, and peaceful residential neighborhoods. It offers a calm, low-crime environment perched in the rolling hills south of the city center, making it a very safe area for visitors and residents alike.”
About the area
Beverly Hills is an established, hilly residential enclave in southeast Huntington featuring mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and winding streets. Removed from the urban core's bustle, the neighborhood is predominantly owner-occupied and provides quiet suburban living with easy car access to Marshall University and downtown.
- Quiet & Residential
- Suburban Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined Hills
Walking and biking in Beverly Hills
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 12/100
Biking is challenging due to steep grades, curvy hillside roads, and absence of dedicated bike lanes, though recreational cycling connects nearby to the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) network along the river valley.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Huntington city averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Quiet, low-traffic hillside setting with minimal street congestion
- Quick 5- to 10-minute drive to Marshall University and downtown medical centers
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the neighborhood
- Steep topography and lack of continuous sidewalks make pedestrian travel challenging
- Limited public transit coverage requiring personal vehicle use for daily errands
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Beverly Hills, as individuals and support services are located primarily in downtown Huntington and along the central commercial corridors.
What Beverly Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with light resident commuter traffic and occasional neighborhood joggers on wider streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential, characterized by low vehicular traffic, delivery vehicles, and landscaped yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with safe, very low-stress neighborhood ambiance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and peaceful with minimal activity, where normal nighttime awareness is sufficient.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA), with primary routes running along nearby arterials like Route 60 and Hal Greer Boulevard rather than deep into the residential hills. An automobile or rideshare is essential for traversing the area.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with private driveways, attached garages, and free, unrestricted curb parking throughout residential streets.
Things to do in Beverly Hills
- Take a scenic driving or walking tour through the quiet hillside streets to view mid-century architecture
- Visit nearby Ritter Park just a short drive west for tennis courts, walking trails, and rose gardens
- Explore the nearby Huntington Museum of Art grounds and nature trails situated on the adjacent hilltop
Local favorites
- Midway Drive-In · Classic American Diner · 4.5★ (840)Historic roadside eatery known for its classic hot dogs, milkshakes, and curb-side service.
- Huntington Museum of Art · Art Museum · 4.8★ (620)Regional museum featuring diverse art galleries, a conservatory, and wooded nature trails.
- Jim's Steak & Spaghetti House · Italian-American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)Longstanding Huntington culinary institution famous for spaghetti with meat sauce and homemade pie.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.