How much house does $500,000 buy you in Parkersburg?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Parkersburg?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Parkersburg right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

1023 51St St, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $382,500
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,070
- See 1023 51St St, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

5607 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $315,900
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,798
- See 5607 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

24 Westwood Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,132
- See 24 Westwood Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101 on Redfin.com

257 Walnut Grv, Washington, WV 26181
- Price: $389,000
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,529
- See 257 Walnut Grv, Washington, WV 26181 on Redfin.com

1294 Lakewood Cir, Washington, WV 26181
- Price: $315,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,365
- See 1294 Lakewood Cir, Washington, WV 26181 on Redfin.com

215 Valley Mills Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Price: $399,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,000
- See 215 Valley Mills Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26104 on Redfin.com

4 South Hts, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Price: $399,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,089
- See 4 South Hts, Parkersburg, WV 26101 on Redfin.com

184 Meadow View Ln, Elizabeth, WV 26143
- Price: $329,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,545
- See 184 Meadow View Ln, Elizabeth, WV 26143 on Redfin.com

111 Sherwood Dr, Williamstown, WV 26187
- Price: $320,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,600
- See 111 Sherwood Dr, Williamstown, WV 26187 on Redfin.com

151 Granada Cir, Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Price: $309,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,952
- See 151 Granada Cir, Parkersburg, WV 26104 on Redfin.com

106 Wedgewood Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Price: $300,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,794
- See 106 Wedgewood Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104 on Redfin.com

908 51St St, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $425,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,700
- See 908 51St St, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

5 Grandview Dr, Mineral Wells, WV 26150
- Price: $323,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,576
- See 5 Grandview Dr, Mineral Wells, WV 26150 on Redfin.com

2605 Hampton St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Price: $370,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,124
- See 2605 Hampton St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 on Redfin.com

5505 6Th Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $329,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,916
- See 5505 6Th Ave, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

1371 N Dry Run Rd, Williamstown, WV 26187
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,611
- See 1371 N Dry Run Rd, Williamstown, WV 26187 on Redfin.com

321 Amos Ac, Elizabeth, WV 26143
- Price: $375,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,676
- See 321 Amos Ac, Elizabeth, WV 26143 on Redfin.com

5 South Lake Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Price: $350,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,672
- See 5 South Lake Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101 on Redfin.com

116 Falling Waters Dr, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,531
- See 116 Falling Waters Dr, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

4615 8Th Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $345,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,129
- See 4615 8Th Ave, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

7 Lawnsdale Vw, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $299,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,890
- See 7 Lawnsdale Vw, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

3010 9Th Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $360,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,740
- See 3010 9Th Ave, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

2307 Prunty St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Price: $345,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,516
- See 2307 Prunty St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 on Redfin.com

8908 Southern Hwy, Rockport, WV 26169
- Price: $315,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,220
- See 8908 Southern Hwy, Rockport, WV 26169 on Redfin.com

1404 15Th St, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $349,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,068
- See 1404 15Th St, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

992 Munday Rd, Elizabeth, WV 26143
- Price: $330,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,040
- See 992 Munday Rd, Elizabeth, WV 26143 on Redfin.com

3301 Charles Dr, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $315,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,500
- See 3301 Charles Dr, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

3 Anns Dr, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $469,000
- 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,691
- See 3 Anns Dr, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

31 Anns Dr, Vienna, WV 26105
- Price: $390,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,888
- See 31 Anns Dr, Vienna, WV 26105 on Redfin.com

W 3Rd St, Williamstown, WV 26187
- Price: $430,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 896
- See W 3Rd St, Williamstown, WV 26187 on Redfin.com