Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Parkersburg, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$775
Population
29,911
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Historic architecture lines the streets of this sprawling suburb
Riverfront
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Shopping
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Park-Like
Nestled in the northwest corner of West Virginia along the Ohio River, Parkersburg is a sprawling suburb that offers affordable housing, a park-like atmosphere, and historic charm. Longstanding architecture is spread throughout the area, especially in Julia-Ann Square, the largest and oldest historic district in the state that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Residents enjoy strolling through this district and admiring the 120 Victorian-style homes. Historical landmarks, golf courses, riverfront views, and shopping options are commonplace in Parkersburg. Residents appreciate easy access to Grand Central Mall, where you’ll find an array of department stores, along with restaurants, specialty shops, and supermarkets nearby.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,430
Average: $56,917
Education
4,944
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,878
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Parkersburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Parkersburg, WV is $713 for a studio, $775 for one bedroom, $941 for two bedrooms, and $1,114 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkersburg has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$775/month
686 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
381 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
269 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
267 Students
Blennerhassett Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
539 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
551 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
446 Students
Blennerhassett Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
509 Students
Van Devender Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
244 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,373 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,651 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2 Students
Caperton Center for Applied Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.