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Parkersburg, WV vs Canandaigua, NY

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Are people in Canandaigua older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Canandaigua is 0.4 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canandaigua or Parkersburg?
- Canandaigua housing costs are 48.0% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canandaigua or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Canandaigua is 3.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Parkersburg.

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.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

 Parkersburg, WVCanandaigua, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,563329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.77  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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