How long is the commute from Parkersburg, WV?
Workers who live in Parkersburg, WV take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Parkersburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Parkersburg | Wood County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±3.2 points) | 78.0% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±2.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Parkersburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Wood County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Parkersburg, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Wood County (0.8%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wood County, Parkersburg ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 210 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Parkersburg
| Vehicles available | Parkersburg | Wood County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±2.2 points) | 7.3% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±3.2 points) | 36.0% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±3.5 points) | 39.4% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.1% (±2.0 points) | 17.3% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Parkersburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Wood County (7.3%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Parkersburg
| Parkersburg | Wood County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±2.2 points) | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±1.6 points) | 92.0% (±1.1 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±2.1 points) | 86.6% (±1.4 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Parkersburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wood County (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Parkersburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | — | 19.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Belpre | 2.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Hills | 4.2 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Lubeck | 4.3 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna | 4.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Blennerhassett | 4.7 mi | 15.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Mineralwells | 5.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Washington | 6.3 mi | 34.7 minutes (±14.8) | Higher |
| Belpre Township | 6.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Hills, WV (15.5 minutes), Blennerhassett, WV (15.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington, WV (34.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 34.7 minutes (±14.8) |
| 2 | Boaz | 21.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Vienna | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Mineralwells | 20.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Parkersburg | 19.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 (tie) | Williamstown | 19.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Lubeck | 18.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | North Hills | 15.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Blennerhassett | 15.4 minutes (±1.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Parkersburg
How long is the average commute in Parkersburg?
Workers who live in Parkersburg, WV take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Parkersburg without a car?
12.0% of households in Parkersburg have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Parkersburg?
9.9% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Parkersburg worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkersburg city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkersburg city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkersburg city, West Virginia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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