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Parkersburg, WV

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Historic architecture lines the streets of this sprawling suburb

Riverfront Shopping Park-Like Suburban Affordable Historic

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Parkersburg, WV is $651 for a studio, $733 for one bedroom, $874 for two bedrooms, and $1,013 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkersburg has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$733/month
566 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Criss Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

247 Students

10
out of 10

Blennerhassett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

8
out of 10

Emerson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

428 Students

8
out of 10

Madison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

287 Students

8
out of 10

Gihon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

269 Students

8
out of 10

Edison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

575 Students

7
out of 10

Hamilton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

432 Students

7
out of 10

Blennerhassett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

509 Students

6
out of 10

Van Devender Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

311 Students

4
out of 10

Parkersburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,651 Students

5
out of 10

Parkersburg South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,454 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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 February 2025.