Is Stewart safe?
Parkersburg, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Stewart as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Stewart
“Go with care. Stewart is a quiet, older working-class residential neighborhood in Parkersburg that is generally peaceful during daylight hours. Visitors should remain alert after dark and practice standard situational awareness regarding property crime and vehicle security.”
Wood County law enforcement continues targeted community policing efforts to combat regional property theft and illicit substance distribution across Parkersburg neighborhoods.
About the area
Stewart is a modest residential pocket in Parkersburg characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy side streets, and proximity to local commercial corridors. It offers a low-key, everyday Appalachian suburban feel with convenient access to downtown Parkersburg and regional highways.
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Modest / Traditional
Walking and biking in Stewart
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no public bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce, though low-traffic residential streets are generally easy to navigate by bicycle.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied, quiet residential streets with minimal foot traffic
- Low rates of violent crime compared to urban core neighborhoods
- Convenient driving access to shopping, dining, and healthcare along major thoroughfares
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crime such as porch theft and vehicle break-ins
- Aging housing stock with pockets of economic distress and deferred maintenance
- Limited street lighting and pedestrian infrastructure on interior residential roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood itself, though individuals experiencing homelessness and related support services are more common closer to downtown Parkersburg and transit hubs.
What Stewart is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with light neighborhood traffic as residents head out to work or school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and straightforward for walking pets or driving through, with good overall visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm atmosphere settling in, though dimly lit streets warrant staying on main paved paths.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity, but walking alone is not recommended due to limited lighting and sporadic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority (Easy Rider), which operates bus routes along major nearby corridors; there is no passenger rail or BRT in Parkersburg.
Street parking is widely available and free of charge along residential roads, and off-street private driveways are standard.
Things to do in Stewart
- Stroll the quiet residential blocks and admire mid-century modest architecture
- Visit nearby City Park for community events, walking paths, and the historic pond
- Access the nearby Ohio River and Little Kanawha River recreational areas via a short drive
Local favorites
- Colombo's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)A long-running, family-owned Parkersburg institution famous for classic pasta dishes, pizza, and nostalgic dining.
- The Coffee Bar · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (380)A popular local spot nearby serving specialty espresso drinks, baked goods, and light lunch fare.
- Unity Cafe · Cafe & Creperie · 4.6★ (310)Cozy community cafe offering sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, and hot teas.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.