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Parkersburg, WV vs Washington, PA

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Are people in Washington older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Washington is 5.8 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Washington or Parkersburg?
- Washington housing costs are 52.0% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Washington or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Washington is 1.2 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 Washington?
Washington, PA is a pleasant small city southeast of Pittsburgh featuring several spectacular spots such as Mingo Creek County Park perfect for exploring or Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at Washington Applefest celebrating local activities with music and art.

 Parkersburg, WVWashington, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,322329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.9%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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