Halifax, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Halifax County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,348 Population 357/sq mi density
$56,111 Median Income $34,345 per capita
$210,900 Home Value $176,481 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,111 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$210,900 home value, $692/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Halifax, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,111
25% below
$34,345 per capita
Home Value
$210,900
25% below
Zillow: $176,481
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
1% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Halifax Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Halifax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
75%
Rent
60%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Halifax a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Halifax residents earn a median household income of $56,111 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,345. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Halifax is $210,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,481. Median rent is $692/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Halifax reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 503/100K.

Education

33.5% of adults in Halifax hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Halifax has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,348
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,111
Per Capita$34,345
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,900
Rent$692
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$176,481
Housing Units659
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property503/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,971/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation410 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Halifax was built in 1962.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.