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Parkersburg, WV vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 22.9 years older than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Parkersburg?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 191.5% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 8.2 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 Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda, FL is a delightful city southwest of Sarasota boasting several spectacular sights such as Fishermen's Village displaying its unique environment or Laishley Park great for recreational activities; they hold vibrant events like Seafood & Music Festival each March.

 Parkersburg, WVPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%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 Punta Gorda    15 Reviews

When we were visiting different cities in Florida, we quickly realised that Punta Gorda is the friendliest gulf coast town in south Florida BY FAR! My wife and I bought  More

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I haven't lived in Punta Gorda, so I'm not sure about every nook and cranny of the place, however I did visit for about a month during the winter and about another 2  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have lived here for six years and enjoy it very much. One gets used to the summers but they are uncomfortable. The fishing is pretty good - used to be much better.  More

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