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Parkersburg, WV
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Population: 29,910
Home Price: $94,300
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Overview
Parkersburg is a small city in the state of West Virginia with a population of 29,910. Parkersburg has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
16.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Parkersburg, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,262
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$38,960
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.6%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
42.3
43.8
42.3
Gender
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
Male
49.8%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
50.2%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
White
94.0%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.0%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$94,300
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$571
$519
$801
Family Households
36.0%
36.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.4%
32.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
63.9%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
36.1%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.6%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
40.4%
40.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.3%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.2%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
47.5%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Parkersburg
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Parkersburg, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
whole foods
hot dogs
fast food
red wine
delicious food
taco
taco bell
low carb
pizza
plant based
delicious
mcdonalds
cheesecake
quality products
bread
tacos
french fries
beer
meal
high school football
basketball
college basketball
country music
college football
football
baseball
duke basketball
wrestling
fantasy football
ncaa basketball
little league
womens sports
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
teams
dirt track racing
soccer
fitness
athletic training
electronic music
cover art
commissions open
album covers
library
painting
creative
commissions
sketches
imagery
activism
collection
comics
crafts
nfts
prints
nft
nature
arti
theatre
spending time
favorite hobbies
woodworking
mystic lvl
horror movies
pokemon
reading writing
fitness
nascar
books
avid snowboarder
youtuber
comics
philadelphia eagles
collectables
anime
gaming
dd
bodybuilding
fulltime
local news
sports
music videos
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
tv
award winning
record label
digital media
producer
arts
woub
nfl nba
creative
podcastyoutube
actualplay
djs
advertising
drama
communications
sports
space
summer
mountain
beach
visitors
arts
air conditioning
fourwheelers
facilities
pool
picnic
nature
winter
camping
photography
fishing
beaches
dining
lawn
shop local
whole foods
local businesses
record store
coffee shop
grocery store
christmas shopping
gas station
car wash
gift card
coupons
retail stores
lowes
mcdonalds
grocery stores
goodies
mall
quality products
retail
pharmacy
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