At a Glance
Median Income
$84,952
$39,996 per capita
Home Value
$280,000
Zillow: $344,465
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Parkesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkesburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parkesburg residents earn a median household income of $84,952 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,996. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkesburg is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,465. Median rent is $1,203/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Parkesburg reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 932/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Parkesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkesburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,894
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density3,066/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,952
Per Capita$39,996
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$1,203
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$344,465
Housing Units1,499
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property932/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault302/100K
Burglary110/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation525 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Parkesburg was founded in 1872.
The median home in Parkesburg was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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