Living in South Hill, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hill · Census data 2020–2024
South Hill has 4,786 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $66,023 (29% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $242,700, the median rent is $1,132/month.
South Hill at a glance
- Population
- 4,786
- Median age
- 47.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,023State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $242,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is South Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hill the median home value is $242,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 20.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,411 a month in housing costs.
South Hill median household income
The median household income in South Hill is $66,023 and the income per person is $58,402. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in South Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,607
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.02
South Hill demographics
- Population
- 4,786
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 2,314
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hill ›
Education in South Hill
27.6% of adults 25 and older in South Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
South Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | 4,786 | $66,023 | $242,700 | $1,132 |
| La Crosse | 550 | $33,750 | $105,400 | $1,044 |
| Brodnax | 414 | $82,396 | $127,500 | $1,223 |
| Baskerville | 178 | $46,042 | — | $876 |
| Bracey | 1,242 | $64,605 | $238,300 | — |
| Boydton | 269 | $53,250 | $159,100 | $1,268 |
| Lawrenceville | 1,272 | $33,611 | $126,700 | $837 |
| Alberta | 345 | $41,964 | $91,800 | $632 |
| Kenbridge | 1,432 | $61,603 | $154,400 | $905 |
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What is the median household income in South Hill, VA?
The median household income in South Hill is $66,023, 29% 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 Hill?
The median home value in South Hill is $242,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in South Hill?
The median gross rent in South Hill is $1,132 per month, about 20.1% of household income.
Is South Hill, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in South Hill?
The median age in South Hill is 47.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in South Hill?
The average commute to work in South Hill is 19 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hill?
The unemployment rate in South Hill is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hill?
27.6% of adults in South Hill 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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