Parkersburg, WV Economy


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Parkersburg, WV is a great place to live with affordable rent and low cost of living. The average two bedroom rent in Parkersburg is $830 which is considerably lower than the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Parkersburg is 97 compared to 100 in the US, indicating relatively low prices for groceries. This makes it an attractive option for anyone looking to save money or move on a budget. Parkersburg also has many great local companies such as Allegheny Outfitters, Skyline Tax & Accounting, and ElectricTek Inc., which offer goods and services to help residents make their lives more comfortable and enjoyable.

Parkersburg has an unemployment rate of 7.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Parkersburg has seen the job market decrease by -5.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Parkersburg
- The Sales Tax Rate for Parkersburg is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Parkersburg is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Parkersburg
- The average income of a Parkersburg resident is $24,262 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Parkersburg resident is $38,960 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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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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