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South Hill, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County
South Hill, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is South Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Hill residents earn a median household income of $58,633 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,017. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,062 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Hill is $182,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,623. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 34.6% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
South Hill reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,114/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in South Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Hill has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.