Parkersburg, WV
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Parkersburg's Demographic Profile

Parkersburg has 13,293 households and a median income of $41,430, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 29,911
# Households 13,293
Median age 43
Median household income $41,430
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,515
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Parkersburg $170 20,222 SF
Vienna $51 6,045 SF
Williamstown $103 14,776 SF
Vincent $77 12,254 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Parkersburg $151 16,580 SF 8.83%
Vienna $209 16,580 SF 8.83%
Charleston $67 24,792 SF 7.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Parkersburg

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Elite Sports Center

Parkersburg, WV 26101

  • 29,400 SF Retail Building
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

1806 Forest Hills Dr

Parkersburg, WV 26105

  • 5.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $980,000
For Sale

2209 Camden Ave

Parkersburg, WV 26101

  • 3,300 SF Retail Building
  • $230,000
For Sale

1327 Grand Central Ave

Vienna, WV 26105

  • 9,689 SF Retail Building
  • $599,000
For Sale

2800 Pike Street

Parkersburg, WV 26101

  • 5 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $950,000
For Sale

720 Juliana St

Parkersburg, WV 26101

  • 5,586 SF Office Building
  • $450,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Parkersburg pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Parkersburg $164 17,932 SF
Vienna $293 8,655 SF
Belpre $99 8,209 SF
Williamstown $109 24,672 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Parkersburg alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Parkersburg or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Parkersburg 29,911 13,293 43 $41,430 2 5,515 -1%
Vienna 10,282 4,580 45 $65,200 2 1,229 -2%
Belpre 6,299 2,939 45 $51,346 2 1,048 -3%
Mineral Wells 6,074 2,537 45 $71,956 2 575 -1%
Williamstown 2,852 1,253 46 $79,490 2 249 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Parkersburg, WV and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Parkersburg

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Is Parkersburg a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Parkersburg offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Parkersburg?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Parkersburg. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Parkersburg?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Parkersburg. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Parkersburg compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Parkersburg. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Parkersburg acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Parkersburg, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.