Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg · Wood County · WV 26101
Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$118K
Median Price
52/100
Walk Score
8.4/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
Our Take
Parkersburg offers inexpensive homes and a tight-knit feel, but serious environmental and safety concerns loom large. The flood risk, legacy industrial pollution, and lack of public transit make it a risky place to settle for most people.
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The Good
- ✓Low home prices (median $97k), inexpensive rent (median $772), good public schools (average rating 8.3), strong sense of community
Real Talk
- !High flood risk (Zone AE), potential contamination from DuPont, low median income ($43k) limits local economic growth, car‑dependent lifestyle with almost no public transit
- $Annual flood insurance premiums
- $Potential environmental remediation costs
- $Higher commuting costs if living far from job centers
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
Parkersburg, WV
Safety grade
5% higher than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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