Is Guyan Estates safe?
Barboursville, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Guyan Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Guyan Estates
“Go. Guyan Estates is a quiet, well-established residential subdivision offering a safe, peaceful suburban environment just outside Huntington. Violent crime is rare, and the neighborhood poses minimal safety concerns for visitors during typical daily activities.”
About the area
Guyan Estates is an established residential enclave in Barboursville, West Virginia, characterized by single-family brick ranches, mature trees, and manicured lawns. It sits adjacent to the Guyan Golf & Country Club and close to the Route 60 retail corridor, blending peaceful neighborhood living with easy access to shopping and dining.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Guyan Estates
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations within the subdivision; cycling is best suited for casual rides on low-traffic neighborhood roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and violent property crime rates compared to regional averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Convenient proximity to major regional medical centers and retail corridors
- Stable household incomes with minimal neighborhood poverty or housing vacancy
Cons
- Car dependency with limited sidewalk infrastructure inside the residential streets
- Close proximity to busy Route 60 corridor brings typical suburban retail traffic
- Occasional opportunistic property theft or vehicle prowling typical of open suburban subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within Guyan Estates, though occasional panhandling may be observed at major commercial intersections along Route 60.
What Guyan Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and low residential vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with good visibility and standard neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with quiet ambient lighting and high personal safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually no pedestrian activity, maintaining low crime levels.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Tri-State Transit Authority (TSTA), which runs Route 9 (Barboursville / Huntington Mall) along Route 60, though stops require walking to the main commercial thoroughfare.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveways and unrestricted on-street residential parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Guyan Estates
- Play a round of golf or attend an event at the adjacent Guyan Golf & Country Club
- Visit Barboursville Community Park for walking trails, sports fields, and splash park access
- Explore shopping and dining along the nearby Route 60 / Huntington Mall corridor
Local favorites
- Guyan Golf & Country Club · Golf Course & Country Club · 4.6★ (115)Historic championship golf course and private event facility neighboring the residential community.
- Oscar's Breakfast, Burgers & Steaks · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Popular nearby local eatery known for hearty breakfast platters and craft burgers.
- Fireside Grille · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)Cozy dining venue along Route 60 serving steaks, seafood, and comfort cuisine.
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.