Home project costs in Huntington, WV
Every project we cover, priced for the Huntington-Ashland metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Huntington-Ashland area is 88.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Huntington 267th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 140,740 jobs here.
In Huntington, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are gutters (−1%), French drain (−2%) and stamped concrete (−3%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−12%), attic insulation (−11%) and paver patio (−10%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Huntington Tri State Ap, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 86°F and 45 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Huntington
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.76 | $21.72 | $28.49 | $22.66 | 0.96 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.78 | $25.00 | $30.27 | $29.12 | 0.86 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.17 | $27.56 | $37.01 | $28.78 | 0.96 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.00 | $29.88 | $39.67 | $30.67 | 0.97 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.66 | $27.03 | $28.39 | $27.41 | 0.99 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.42 | $30.59 | $36.09 | $30.38 | 1.01 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.50 | $23.54 | $31.51 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Huntington
The 7 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Huntington, from −10% (paver patio) to −3% (stamped concrete).
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Huntington | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,000 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Huntington | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Huntington | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Huntington | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
| Paver patio cost in Huntington | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Concrete patio cost in Huntington | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Huntington | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −3% |
Decks & outdoor in Huntington
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Huntington, from −9% (composite deck) to −7% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Huntington | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Composite deck cost in Huntington | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,000 | −9% |
Building & additions in Huntington
Across these 2 projects, Huntington averages −6% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −6% and home addition lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Huntington | 576 sq ft | $27,200 – $54,500 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Huntington | 300 sq ft | $35,600 – $72,000 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Huntington
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Huntington, from −9% (patio door) to −6% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Huntington | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Huntington | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Huntington | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Huntington | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Huntington | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Huntington
The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Huntington, from −7% (chain-link fence) to −4% (aluminum fence).
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Huntington | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Huntington | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Huntington | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,750 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Huntington | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
Roofing & exterior in Huntington
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Huntington, from −11% (attic insulation) to −1% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Huntington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Huntington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,700 – $31,100 | −4% |
| Gutters cost in Huntington | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Huntington | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,800 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Huntington | 1,000 sq ft | $870 – $3,600 | −11% |
Kitchen & bath in Huntington
Across these 5 projects, Huntington averages −6% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Huntington | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Huntington | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Huntington | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Huntington | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Huntington | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Landscaping & drainage in Huntington
Across these 5 projects, Huntington averages −6% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −2% and sod installation lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Huntington | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall cost in Huntington | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Huntington | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Huntington | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,650 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Huntington | 450 sq ft | $33,900 – $106,000 | −6% |
Flooring & interior in Huntington
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Huntington, from −12% (laminate flooring) to −5% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Huntington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Huntington | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Huntington | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,200 | −12% |
| Tile flooring cost in Huntington | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,500 | −5% |
Huntington against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Huntington prices −6% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 1 lower. Kingsport is the lowest at −9% (120 miles) and Columbus the highest at +3% (110 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | 88.4 | 96.3 | −6% | |
| Charleston, WV | 60 miles | 88.7 | 96.3 | −6% |
| Lexington, KY | 100 miles | 92.9 | 96.2 | −6% |
| Columbus, OH | 110 miles | 95.5 | 93.6 | +3% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 115 miles | 95.4 | 93.8 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 120 miles | 86.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Dayton, OH | 130 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | −2% |