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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Parkersburg, WV vs West Fargo, ND

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Are people in West Fargo older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in West Fargo is 8.1 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Fargo or Parkersburg?
- West Fargo housing costs are 122.6% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Fargo or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of West Fargo is 1.4 minutes shorter 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 West Fargo?
West Fargo, North Dakota is situated in Cass County featuring numerous attractions such as Red River Zoo or Bonanzaville USA combined with stores like Plains Art Museum and multiple dining spots including Brickhouse Tavern & Tap.

 Parkersburg, WVWest Fargo, NDUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,913329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.77  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Parkersburg    10 Reviews
Marsha · Parkersburg, WV
more info needed
Over 8 years ago

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Tracey · Parkersburg, WV
Pros and cons
Over 16 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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Denise · Fort Wayne, IN
St Josephs Medical Center
Over 18 years ago

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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Kassandra · West Fargo, ND
It's okay.
Over 8 years ago

My opinion:West Fargo, ND has some good qualities. I think it is a nice place to raise your kids. The traffic is not bad at all. It has pretty much everything you need  More

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