Buying Property in Parkersburg as a Foreigner
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Parkersburg aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Parkersburg, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview ParkHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 66 | 26 | 34 |
| Fairview HeightsHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 47 | 26 | 34 |
| Julia-Ann Square Historic DistrictHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 53 | 26 | 34 |
| LauckportHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 52 | 26 | 34 |
| North ParkersburgHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 46 | 26 | 34 |
| RiversideHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 64 | 26 | 34 |
| South ParkersburgHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 69 | 26 | 34 |
| TavennersvilleHood | $164,451 | 7.1% | 54 | 26 | 34 |
| Woodland ParkHood | $155,454 | — | 54 | 19 | 34 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.1 | 2.5 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 14.6 | 2.7 | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 16.3 | 2.9 | -1.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 16.5 |
| 2.9 |
| -6.1% |
| 2020 | 17.6 | 3.6 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 18.4 | 3.2 | — |
