Living in South Boston, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Boston · Census data 2020–2024
South Boston has 7,853 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $44,052 (53% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $171,200, the median rent is $760/month.
South Boston at a glance
- Population
- 7,853
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,052State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $171,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is South Boston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Boston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Boston the median home value is $171,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,028 a month in housing costs.
South Boston median household income
The median household income in South Boston is $44,052 and the income per person is $24,139. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in South Boston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,666
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.38
South Boston demographics
- Population
- 7,853
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 2,974
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Boston ›
Education in South Boston
21.2% of adults 25 and older in South Boston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Boston
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.5%
South Boston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston | 7,853 | $44,052 | $171,200 | $760 |
| Riverdale | 1,077 | $60,694 | $204,900 | — |
| Halifax | 1,496 | $55,792 | $219,300 | $669 |
| Mountain Road | 1,574 | $41,250 | $119,700 | — |
| Cluster Springs | 859 | $76,125 | $133,300 | — |
| Virgilina | 171 | $40,625 | — | $892 |
| Clover | 696 | $52,577 | $203,700 | — |
| Milton | 133 | $36,136 | $234,400 | — |
| Clarksville | 1,547 | $63,533 | $221,400 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in South Boston, VA?
The median household income in South Boston is $44,052, 53% 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 South Boston?
The median home value in South Boston is $171,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in South Boston?
The median gross rent in South Boston is $760 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is South Boston, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in South Boston?
The median age in South Boston is 44.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in South Boston?
The average commute to work in South Boston is 16 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Boston?
The unemployment rate in South Boston is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Boston?
21.2% of adults in South Boston 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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