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Parkersburg, WV vs Lexington, NC

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Are people in Lexington older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Lexington is 4.0 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lexington or Parkersburg?
- Lexington housing costs are 72.6% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lexington or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Lexington is 6.6 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 Lexington?
Lexington, NC is a pleasant city southwest of Winston-Salem featuring several spectacular spots such as High Rock Lake perfect for exploring or Uptown Lexington ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Lexington BBQ Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Parkersburg, WVLexington, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,347329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Lexington    7 Reviews

I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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Over 6 years ago

The most criminal place ever. Police do nothing to and don't clean it up. Police here need to be investigated by fbi or something it's dirty and I like cops but  More

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