Cost of living in the Parkersburg Metro Area
2 counties across WV. Population: 88,960.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Parkersburg Metro Area
Average rent across the Parkersburg-Vienna metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Parkersburg Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Parkersburg Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Parkersburg Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Parkersburg Metro Area
The Parkersburg-Vienna metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Wood County WV$2,666/moPop83,829 Rent$776/mo Income$56,193/yrWood County WV 83,829 $776/mo $56,193/yr $2,666/mo
- Wirt County WV$2,644/moPop5,131 Rent$776/mo Income$54,688/yrWirt County WV 5,131 $776/mo $54,688/yr $2,644/mo
Compare counties in the Parkersburg Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Parkersburg Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Parkersburg Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Parkersburg-Vienna metro area is approximately $2,665 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Parkersburg Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Parkersburg-Vienna metro area is $776 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Parkersburg Metro Area?
Wirt County, WV is the most affordable county in the Parkersburg-Vienna metro area at approximately $2,644 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Parkersburg Metro Area?
Wood County, WV is the most expensive county in the Parkersburg-Vienna metro area at approximately $2,666 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Parkersburg Metro Area?
The Parkersburg-Vienna metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Wood County, Wirt County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.