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Parkersburg, WV vs Beckley, WV

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- The median age of a home in Parkersburg is 9.0% older than the median age of a home in Beckley.
 Parkersburg, WVBeckley, WVUnited States
 Median Home Age67  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$106,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.2$11.0
 Homes Owned55.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock15.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Parkersburg, WVBeckley, WVUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$830  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,190  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Parkersburg, WVBeckley, WVUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Parkersburg, WVBeckley, WVUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock10.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99916.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock14.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Parkersburg, WVBeckley, WVUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock16.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Parkersburg    10 Reviews
Marsha · Parkersburg, WV
more info needed
Over 7 years ago

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Tracey · Parkersburg, WV
Pros and cons
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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Denise · Fort Wayne, IN
St Josephs Medical Center
Over 17 years ago

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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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews
Patrick · Beckley, WV
A Hub for Outdoor Activities
Over 4 years ago

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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karen · Beckley, WV
Don’t move here
Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Kat · Beckley, WV
Recreation
Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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