Is Chancellor 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 Chancellor Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Chancellor Hills
“Go. Chancellor Hills is one of Huntington's most affluent, tranquil, and safest residential neighborhoods, situated in the wooded hills south of the city center. While typical precautions against opportunistic car break-ins apply, violent crime is negligible, making it an exceptionally safe and quiet enclave.”
About the area
Chancellor Hills is a premier hillside neighborhood featuring spacious single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and winding residential roads. Positioned just above Ritter Park and the Southside medical corridor, it provides a quiet suburban retreat within minutes of downtown Huntington.
- Affluent Residential
- Wooded Hilltop
- Quiet & Secluded
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Chancellor Hills
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share system or dedicated bike infrastructure on the steep neighborhood hills, though cyclists can access the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) network at nearby Ritter Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than Huntington's municipal baseline
- High rates of homeownership, well-maintained properties, and strong household median income levels
- Extremely low vehicular through-traffic and secluded residential atmosphere
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic overnight thefts from unlocked parked vehicles
- Winding, steep streets lack sidewalks and continuous streetlights, presenting pedestrian hazards
- Entirely car-dependent with no retail, dining, or convenience stores within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Chancellor Hills due to its isolated hilltop residential geography, with social services and encampments situated miles away in downtown Huntington.
What Chancellor Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with occasional residents jogging or walking dogs along the curving lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicular traffic limited mostly to delivery drivers and residents.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and residential, though dim streetlighting under dense tree canopies reduces pedestrian visibility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually zero foot traffic, remaining exceptionally safe from street-level disturbance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA), but no routes directly climb into Chancellor Hills; the closest bus lines run along the base of the hill near 8th Street and 12th Avenue.
Virtually all parking is off-street on private driveways and multi-car garages, though street parking is free and unmetered where narrow roadway shoulders safely permit.
Things to do in Chancellor Hills
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the shaded, scenic hilltop lanes admiring the diverse custom home architecture.
- Visit adjacent Ritter Park to explore the award-winning Rose Garden, walking paths, and tennis courts.
- Enjoy elevated valley views from hillside vantage points overlooking greater Huntington.
Local favorites
- Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)A popular Southside eatery known for wood-fired artisan pizzas, craft beer, and fresh oysters.
- Nomada Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.8★ (310)A celebrated local artisan bakery serving scratch-made pastries, empanadas, and specialty espresso.
- The Peddler · Gastropub · 4.5★ (880)A vibrant downtown Huntington brewpub crafting house beers and gourmet smash burgers.
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.