Name: Parkersburg, WV
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Living in Parkersburg, WV

Ranks better than 71% of areas Follow

Population

29,732

Median Age

41.8 Years

Parkersburg Area Facts

Parkersburg has a Livability Score of 71_/100, which is considered excellent
Parkersburg crime rates are 158% higher than the West Virginia average
Cost of living in Parkersburg is 2% lower than the West Virginia average

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What do the locals think about Parkersburg?

22%

Family friendly

56%

Public transit is accessible

56%

Walkable to grocery stores

0%

Yards are well-kept

33%

Lots of parks

22%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

56%

A quiet area

33%

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Living in Parkersburg, WV 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I am a resident of Parkersburg, VA. The living conditions here are not the greatest. The population is a little over 30, OO0 with 25% living in poverty. The advantage of the area is it's small and quaint but the crime rate is considerably higher than the national average. The une ...Read More mployment rate is over 5% and the average person here who rents only grosses around $19,000. The cost of living is fairly inexpensive. The properties are extremely reasonable if you have a secured a career as an engineer or another high paying job. You really can get a good amount of square footage for under 100, 000.

Parkersburg, WV is full of history dating back to the Civil War with the museums taking you back in time. Exploring Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park offers a beautiful view of the Ohio River. There are plenty of trails to take in to receive nature's therapy. The fish jumping out the river and horseback riding through the forest provides a great sense of serenity that these mountains hold preciously. Read Less

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