New York · Metropolitan Area
South Hill is a small city in New York with a population of 6,805. Residents earn $112,437 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Hill receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. South Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Hill is $112,437, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places South Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in South Hill is $335,100, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,647 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
South Hill is a highly educated community — 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
South Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 82.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.4% |
| 30% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,437 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,876 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,342 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,199 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,766 |
| County GDP | $7,966M |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Healthcare | 284 |
| Retail | 297 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $335,100 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $165 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,647 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4103°N, 76.4921°W |
| County FIPS | 36109 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.0% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Retail Stores | 297 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |