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Parsons, WV


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Parsons, West Virginia

Parsons, West Virginia, in Tucker county, is 94 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 1,463.

The People and Families of Parsons

In Parsons, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parsons had a median family income of $31,645.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Parsons Housing

About 70% of housing units in Parsons are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in West Virginia.

Commuting

In Parsons, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Parsons strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Parsons Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Parsons Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Parsons, WV

Comparing Parsons to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population74
Female Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens74
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Male Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men35
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built47
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