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Parsons, WV Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$40/mo
$20/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Parsons is relatively affordable, with a range of older and newer homes available. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in terms of amenities and location. Overall, the market is stable, with some opportunities for growth and development
Cost of Living
88
-12% below national average
95
92
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
West Virginia has a progressive state income tax, with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%
Family & Relocation
70
7/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Public transit in Parsons is limited, but the city has a walkable downtown area and some sidewalks and bike lanes
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Seneca Caverns
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Financial Tools
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- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
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- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
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📊 Parsons — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Parsons tend to be higher in the winter, due to heating needs, and lower in the summer, when cooling demands are reduced. However, the city's relatively mild climate means that extreme temperature fluctuations are rare, and overall utility costs are relatively stable throughout the year
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 26287 has a property tax millage rate of 12.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, due to the city's limited public transit options and variable sidewalk quality, but with some improvements in recent years, including the addition of bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
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