Is Marcum Terrace safe?
Huntington, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Marcum Terrace as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Marcum Terrace
“Go with care. Marcum Terrace is primarily a dense public housing community rather than a tourist destination, with limited commercial activity. Visitors passing through or visiting nearby amenities along Route 60 should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly after dark due to elevated property and violent crime rates.”
Huntington police have focused targeted community patrols and social service interventions on eastern neighborhoods, including Marcum Terrace, to curb narcotics activity and firearm-related calls.
About the area
Marcum Terrace is a subsidized residential neighborhood managed by the Huntington Housing Authority on the eastern side of Huntington. The area features low-rise apartment blocks and townhomes nestled against the hillside, adjacent to commercial corridors and local parks.
- Subsidized Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Daytime
Walking and biking in Marcum Terrace
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There is no local bike-share program, and dedicated bike lanes are absent in the immediate neighborhood, though the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) network is accessible nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient vehicle access to US Route 60 and downtown Huntington amenities
- Close proximity to St. Cloud Commons and neighborhood recreation fields
- Active on-site resident services and community programming
Cons
- Significantly elevated rates of violent crime and theft compared to state averages
- High neighborhood poverty rate exceeding 40% with low median household income
- Limited walkability to full-service grocery stores and casual dining
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the residential complex itself, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling are seen along the commercial sections of nearby US Route 60.
What Marcum Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are generally calm as school buses and commuters move through the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons see moderate residential foot traffic around community playgrounds and bus stops with reasonable daytime safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity tapers off around dusk, and casual walking is less recommended due to spotty street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights carry elevated safety risks due to occasional disturbances and drug-related incidents; walking alone is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) serves the corridor via Route 2 and Route 4, providing connections to downtown Huntington and regional shopping centers. There is no rail or BRT system in the region.
Surface residential lot parking and on-street parking are free, but some spaces are permit-only for residents; street parking along Route 60 commercial pockets is straightforward.
Things to do in Marcum Terrace
- Visit St. Cloud Commons park for community sports, playground facilities, and open space
- Walk or exercise on the nearby community trails and sports fields
- Explore the nearby historic Guyandotte district and the Guyandotte River waterfront
Local favorites
- Jim's Spaghetti & Steak House · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)Long-running Huntington institution located nearby serving classic spaghetti and strawberry pie.
- Midway Drive-In · Fast Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Iconic local diner known for classic West Virginia hot dogs, slaw burgers, and milkshakes.
- Stewart's Original Hot Dogs · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1680)Historic curbside drive-in famous for traditional chili dogs and draft root beer in frosted mugs.
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.