Petersburg, VA

Petersburg is a mid-size city in Virginia with a population of 33,365. Residents earn $50,741 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

33,365 Population 1,469/sq mi density

$50,741 Median Income $29,590 per capita

$157,900 Home Value $239,957 Zillow

$1,132 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

748 Violent Crime/100K 3,306 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$50,741 median income, 6.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$157,900 home value, $1,132/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Petersburg, VA.

Name	Year	Description
Petersburg, VA	2013	Ball of fire disappear in night sky.