Living in Parkersburg (West Virginia)
Parkersburg (West Virginia) is a large place in West Virginia, United States, home to 30,991 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 1%, #62 of 12,111), remote workers (top 13%, #908 of 7,271), low-income households (top 14%, #1,285 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Parkersburg (West Virginia)
- The Little Kanawha runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 24 min and sets around 23:07; in late June it sets around 2:56.
How Parkersburg (West Virginia) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,768 of 11,898 | #32 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,285 of 9,771 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,462 of 8,006 | #5 of 38 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #2,094 of 6,237 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,128 of 9,474 | #6 of 56 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,064 of 9,474 | #4 of 56 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,570 of 10,762 | #9 of 68 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #908 of 7,271 | #4 of 34 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #4,564 of 8,006 | #9 of 38 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #62 of 12,111 | #2 of 81 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 27 | #5,921 of 7,271 | #8 of 34 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #4,858 of 9,474 | #10 of 56 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #4,564 of 18,063 | #87 of 179 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #11,272 of 16,523 | #108 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #2,769 of 18,063 | #84 of 179 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #8,956 of 16,523 | #15 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #8,304 of 21,167 | #10 of 245 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,882 of 12,111 | #16 of 81 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #10,012 of 12,111 | #38 of 81 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Belpre 1 km
- Vienna (West Virginia) 7 km
- Marietta (Ohio) 19 km
- Athens (Ohio) 47 km
- Nelsonville (Ohio) 61 km
- New Martinsville 74 km
- Logan (Ohio) 79 km
- Zanesville (Ohio) 84 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.