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Gainesville, GA vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 9.9 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Gainesville?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 59.6% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 3.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gainesville.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

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.

 Gainesville, GAParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$57,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$330,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  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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