At a Glance
Median Income
$109,235
$44,336 per capita
Home Value
$493,800
Zillow: $565,882
Median Rent
$1,916/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
11.1% smoking rate
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
4.1 / 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 $109,235 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,336. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Hill is $493,800 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $565,882. Median rent is $1,916/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
32.4% of adults in South Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Hill has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population68,161
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density3,667/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,235
Per Capita$44,336
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$493,800
Rent$1,916
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$565,882
Housing Units22,934
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation568 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in South Hill was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.