Is Guyandotte safe?

“Go with care. Guyandotte is one of the oldest settlements in the region with interesting historical architecture, but it struggles with economic distress, property crime, and visible urban blight. Visitors exploring historic sites or local eateries during daylight will generally be fine if they remain alert and keep vehicles locked.”

Local police and community groups continue targeted cleanups and code enforcement efforts to address blighted properties and nuisance issues in east Huntington.

Guyandotte sits at the confluence of the Guyandotte and Ohio rivers on Huntington's east side, predating the city itself as an early riverboat port. Today, it is primarily a quiet, working-class residential neighborhood characterized by historic 19th-century houses mixed with modest post-war homes and industrial borders.

• Historic
• Quiet Residential
• Working-Class
• Riverfront

Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100

While there is no municipal bike-share system, cyclists can navigate neighborhood residential streets and connect westward toward the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) multi-use paths.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate in Guyandotte compared to downtown Huntington, though occasional unhoused individuals and abandoned property encampments exist near railroad tracks and riverbanks.

Morning · 5a – 11a

Peaceful and low-key with school traffic, dog walkers, and minimal pedestrian safety concerns.

Afternoon · 11a – 5p

Calm and generally safe for visiting historic sites, though pockets of property neglect are visible.

Evening · 5p – 10p

Streets clear out quickly at dusk; stick to well-lit main corridors like Route 60 and 5th Avenue.

Late night · 10p – 5a

Walking around after midnight is not recommended due to dim lighting and potential property or drug-related offenses.

The Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) serves the neighborhood via Route 2 and Route 4, providing regular daytime bus access to downtown Huntington, Marshall University, and local shopping centers.

Street parking is widely available and completely free throughout the residential grid, with dedicated surface lots available at local businesses and parks.

• Tour the historic Madie Carroll House, an antebellum home dating back to 1810 that survived the Civil War
• Stroll along Guyandotte River Park for quiet views of the river confluence
• Explore the historic cemetery and district architecture dating back to the neighborhood's port town era

• Stewart's Original Hot Dogs · Drive-in Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)
  Historic curbside drive-in famous for classic West Virginia hot dogs with chili sauce and homemade root beer.
• Madie Carroll House · Historic Museum · 4.6★ (45)
  Historic preservation site and museum showcasing frontier and Civil War history along the Ohio River.
• Tudor's Biscuit World · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)
  Beloved regional staple serving oversized homemade breakfast biscuits and hearty Appalachian platters.