Is Hillview safe?
Barboursville, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hillview as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hillview
“Go. Hillview is a safe, peaceful residential neighborhood in Barboursville with very low rates of violent crime and stable community conditions. Visitors will experience a calm suburban environment, with the only real safety considerations being dark, winding roads at night and standard vehicle security precautions.”
About the area
Hillview is a leafy, hillside residential enclave situated in Barboursville, characterized by single-family homes and quiet neighborhood streets. It offers convenient proximity to both Barboursville Park and the major retail centers along US-60, while remaining comfortably insulated from commercial traffic.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Residential
Walking and biking in Hillview
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 15/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes or bike-share hubs in Hillview, though extensive recreational bike trails are located nearby inside Barboursville Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional and national averages.
- High homeownership rate and stable median household incomes creating a well-kept neighborhood.
- Proximity to Barboursville Park, one of the region's premier outdoor recreation hubs.
Cons
- Nearly complete automobile dependence with limited sidewalks or pedestrian pathways.
- Sparse streetlighting on winding residential hills creates low visibility after dark.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle prowls matching retail corridor spillover trends.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in this residential neighborhood, with regional support services and encampments situated miles west in downtown Huntington.
What Hillview is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with school buses and residents commuting; completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban streets with minimal through-traffic and a safe, pleasant environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though pedestrians should wear reflective gear due to sparse sidewalk infrastructure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity; safely isolated from nocturnal disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) operates bus routes along US-60 and around Huntington Mall (Route 4), but buses do not directly serve the residential streets of Hillview.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with ample free space available via private driveways and unrestricted residential curbsides.
Things to do in Hillview
- Hike, fish, or visit the splash pad at the expansive 750-acre Barboursville Park.
- Browse local boutiques and historic brick-lined storefronts along Main Street Barboursville.
- Launch a kayak or canoe for a paddle along the scenic Guyandotte River.
Local favorites
- Christopher's Eats · New American Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Upscale-casual dining spot known for wood-fired pizzas, craft cocktails, and creative comfort food.
- Oscar's Breakfast, Burgers & Steaks · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)Beloved local diner serving hearty breakfast platters, specialty burgers, and classic milkshakes.
- Barboursville Park · City Park · 4.7★ (1250)Sprawling municipal park featuring multi-use trails, sports facilities, picnic shelters, and fishing lakes.
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.