Virginia
Halifax is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,348. Residents earn $56,111 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Halifax receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Halifax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Halifax is $56,111, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Halifax is $210,900, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Halifax is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,356 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Halifax enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches, including 5.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,111 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,345 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,096 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,022 |
| County GDP | $1,638M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 74 |
| Retail | 118 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,029 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.96% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
| Census Median | $210,900 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,837 |
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $792 |
| 1 Bedroom | $827 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $914 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,167 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,340 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,029 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.96% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,971/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,355.7/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 79.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,275.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.4 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7612°N, 78.9276°W |
| County FIPS | 51083 |
Winner: Republican by 21.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.5% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.13 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 118 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |