Parkersburg, West Virginia

Small West Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Parkersburg-Vienna, WV Metro

WhereAtHome Score

81

B-

out of 100

Overview

Parkersburg is a West Virginia city with a population of approximately 29,025, part of the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $150,256. Median household income is $41,921.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,025 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $150,256 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,921 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.1 minutes
  • Part of the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,025

Source: Census ACS

$150,256

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,921

Source: Census ACS

18.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

46

Source: Walk Score

82 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wood County (county-level results)

28%
71%
Democrat 10,317
Republican 26,380
Leans R+43.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 76.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 46/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 81

Location

Parkersburg, WV (39.2644, -81.5354)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.