Is Gaylersville safe?
Huntington, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Gaylersville as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Gaylersville
“Go with ordinary caution. Gaylersville is a quiet, semi-rural residential community on the outskirts of Huntington that sees far lower violent crime than the urban core. Visitors will find little commercial activity here, but it serves as a peaceful, low-risk base near regional outdoor recreation.”
About the area
Gaylersville is a modest, car-dependent residential enclave situated south of central Huntington along the Guyandotte River corridor. Characterized by single-family ranch homes, rolling wooded hills, and quiet two-lane roads, it offers a tranquil rural-suburban atmosphere. Visitors generally pass through on their way to nearby parks or use it as a quiet residential stay.
- Quiet
- Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded Hills
Walking and biking in Gaylersville
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share program and no dedicated cycling infrastructure; riding requires sharing narrow, winding country roads with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime and incident rates compared to central Huntington neighborhoods
- High proportion of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a quiet residential environment
- Close proximity to Beech Fork State Park and outdoor recreation along the Guyandotte River
- Ample private off-street parking and low traffic congestion
Cons
- Property theft, trespassing, and opportunistic vehicle break-ins occur periodically across Cabell County
- Pockets of lower household income and aging housing stock common to the regional economy
- Total car dependency with no walkable amenities or dedicated pedestrian infrastructure
- Emergency response times can be slower than within Huntington city limits
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Gaylersville, as shelters, charitable food services, and encampments are concentrated in downtown Huntington along the rail and river corridors.
What Gaylersville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents commuting and light traffic on primary connector roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and generally calm with standard suburban residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk with low ambient lighting; very safe around private properties.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and isolated along winding secondary roads; driving requires caution due to deer and limited visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Tri-State Transit Authority (TSTA), but fixed-route bus services do not regularly penetrate this outer enclave, making personal vehicles essential for travel.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all properties featuring private driveways and no metered or permit zones.
Things to do in Gaylersville
- Enjoy hiking, camping, and boating at nearby Beech Fork State Park
- Fish or launch a kayak along public access points on the Guyandotte River
- Take a short drive into downtown Huntington to visit Heritage Farm Museum & Village
Local favorites
- Oscar's Breakfast, Burgers & Steaks · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)A popular regional staple serving hearty breakfast platters, specialty burgers, and home-style dinners.
- Stewart's Original Hot Dogs · Fast Food / Drive-In · 4.5★ (1820)Historic roadside drive-in famous for classic West Virginia hot dogs with sauce and draft root beer.
- Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Acclaimed wood-fired craft pizza and seafood bar located a short drive away in central Huntington.
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.