Belpre

Situated along the Ohio River in Washington County, this small city of 6,668 residents sits directly across from Parkersburg, West Virginia, giving it a cross-state character that shapes how many people live and work there. With 3,329 housing units and an owner-occupied rate of 61.5%, the majority of residents own their homes, while renters pay a median gross rent of $818 per month. The median household income is $50,930. Remote work has a minimal footprint here, with just 0.4% of workers doing their jobs from home, suggesting that most residents commute out for employment, likely to the broader Parkersburg metro area just over the bridge. The housing stock reflects a mature, established community rather than one experiencing rapid new development. Belpre functions largely as a residential city, with its riverfront location and proximity to a larger neighboring metro defining the practical rhythms of daily life for most of its households.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.