Why Live in North Parkersburg
North Parkersburg offers a blend of residential charm and convenient access to Vienna's shopping and dining scene. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including bungalows, ranch-style houses, Cape Cods, split-levels, American Foursquares, and Dutch Colonials. Concrete pathways and stairs lead to front doors, with towering trees and large shrubs providing shade. Sidewalks are limited, mainly found along busier streets. Worthington Golf Club, a public course, and Worthington Baseball Fields are local recreational highlights, though Worthington Creek can overflow during heavy rain. Parkersburg City Park, less than 2 miles away, offers a splash park, pool, playground, and courts for basketball, tennis, and horseshoes, along with hosting events like Pride in the Park and the Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultural Festival. Emerson Avenue, the main thoroughfare, is lined with essential retailers like Piggly Wiggly, Walgreens, and Dollar General, and dining options such as North End Tavern & Brewery, Southern Craft Restaurant & Bar, and Hill House Pizza Pub. Grand Central Mall, under 2 miles away, attracts shoppers from the area. Emerson Avenue connects to the Ohio River and Interstate 77, with bus routes and Camden Clark Medical Center nearby. Schools in the area include highly rated Emerson Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School, North Christian School, and Parkersburg Catholic High School. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Parkersburg a good place to live?
North Parkersburg is a good place to live. North Parkersburg is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. North Parkersburg is a suburban neighborhood. North Parkersburg has 10 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $62,630 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.7% of residents. A majority of residents in North Parkersburg are home owners, with 39.5% of residents renting and 60.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving North Parkersburg can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
North Parkersburg neighborhood guide.
Is North Parkersburg, WV a safe neighborhood?
North Parkersburg, WV is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in North Parkersburg?
The median home price in North Parkersburg is $369,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $73,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $82K a year to afford the median home price in North Parkersburg. The average household income in North Parkersburg is $63K.
What are the best public schools in North Parkersburg?
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Home Trends in North Parkersburg, WV
On average, homes in North Parkersburg, Parkersburg sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Parkersburg, Parkersburg over the last 12 months is $468,345, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$468,345
Median Single Family Sale Price
$453,792
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$190,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$275,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$239,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$369,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
66%