Living in Halifax, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halifax · Census data 2020–2024
Halifax has 1,496 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $55,792 (40% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $219,300, the median rent is $669/month.
Halifax is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Halifax at a glance
- Population
- 1,496
- Median age
- 54.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,792State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $219,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $669/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Halifax a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Halifax
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halifax the median home value is $219,300, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $669 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,481 a month in housing costs.
Halifax median household income
The median household income in Halifax is $55,792 and the income per person is $33,179. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Halifax: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 708
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.27
Halifax demographics
- Population
- 1,496
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 619
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halifax ›
Education in Halifax
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Halifax have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halifax
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Halifax vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 1,496 | $55,792 | $219,300 | $669 |
| Mountain Road | 1,574 | $41,250 | $119,700 | — |
| South Boston | 7,853 | $44,052 | $171,200 | $760 |
| Riverdale | 1,077 | $60,694 | $204,900 | — |
| Cluster Springs | 859 | $76,125 | $133,300 | — |
| Clover | 696 | $52,577 | $203,700 | — |
| Virgilina | 171 | $40,625 | — | $892 |
| Brookneal | 1,300 | $44,850 | $135,600 | $843 |
| Milton | 133 | $36,136 | $234,400 | — |
More for people moving to Halifax
Halifax ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Halifax: FAQ
What is the median household income in Halifax, VA?
The median household income in Halifax is $55,792, 40% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Halifax?
The median home value in Halifax is $219,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Halifax?
The median gross rent in Halifax is $669 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Halifax, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Halifax?
The median age in Halifax is 54.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Halifax?
The average commute to work in Halifax is 18 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halifax?
The unemployment rate in Halifax is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halifax?
36.7% of adults in Halifax have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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