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Hopewell, VA vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Hopewell?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 6.5 years older than in Hopewell.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Hopewell?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 43.6% less expensive than Hopewell housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Hopewell?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hopewell.

Things to do in Hopewell?
Hopewell, VA is a city in Hopewell city located along the Appomattox River. It is known for its historical attractions including the Fort Lee Historic Park and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

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.

 Hopewell, VAParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$44,209  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hopewell    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I find it interesting. That a racist comments were posted by Tarrah. Yet when I tried to respond to her comment the site would not allow me to. Yes Hopewell, like other  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here for about 8 months, and as far as I am concerned, the only good thing about this place is the schools. I work 25 minutes away in Richmond, because I  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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