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Parkersburg, WV vs Weirton, WV

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Are people in Weirton older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Weirton is 2.2 years older than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Weirton or Parkersburg?
- Weirton housing costs are 1.6% less expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Weirton or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Weirton is 5.3 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 Weirton?
Weirton is a city located in Hancock County West Virginia with an estimated population around 19,000 people as of 2020. This lovely town boasts a variety of entertainment options such as Clifton Bowl & Family Fun Center which provides year round fun activities for all ages or one can take a leisurely stroll through the Northgate Historic District which showcases vintage architecture highlighting its rich past all within reach right here in Weirton , WV .

 Parkersburg, WVWeirton, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,150329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%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 Weirton    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

O.k., Weirton has some problems but nothing that wouldn't be easily solved by bringing in a few good major employers! We have next to no crime, super low cost of living  More

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Over 20 years ago

It seems like a really nice place to  More

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