At a Glance
Median Income
$112,437
$21,876 per capita
Home Value
$335,100
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How South Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Hill a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Hill residents earn a median household income of $112,437 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,876. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Hill is $335,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,647/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
South Hill reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
65.0% of adults in South Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Hill has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,805
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density1,153/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,437
Per Capita$21,876
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$335,100
Rent$1,647
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units1,358
Rent Burden17.6%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,243 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+42.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute17 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in South Hill was built in 1990.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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