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Danville, VA vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Danville?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 1.4 years older than in Danville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Danville?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 15.5% more expensive than Danville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Danville?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 2.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Danville.

Things to do in Danville?
Danville, Virginia sits within Pittsylvania County featuring numerous attractions such as Dan Daniel Memorial Park or Averett University combined with stores like Danville Mall and local food spots like Granny's Kitchen.

Things to do in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, WV is the seat of Wood County situated on the Ohio River. This small town offers a relaxing atmosphere while still having all the advantages of city life with great shopping centers, restaurants and bars.

 Danville, VAParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$38,904  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$115,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.09  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Danville    8 Reviews

I have lived in Danville all of my life(almost 30 years). This town has been through some ups and downs but as I get older, I have realized how great of a town that  More

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Danville is in a state of revival. Its beautiful river and numerous parks, its quiet walks and enviable sunsets are but a few of the natural amenities the city offers.  More

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In my opinion, all of Danville's problems are rooted in their poorly managed government infrastructure. I have been here for 3 months and the entire time I've been here,  More

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Reviews for Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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