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South Boston, VA

South Boston, VA.

Population: 14,589 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South Boston, VA is $154,489 — up 7.4% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,380/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,489

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,489
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+74.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$154,754
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
41
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,380/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
HALIFAX COUNTY MIDDLE, HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH, South Boston Elementary, South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
GMH Electronics (18.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in
Annual snowfall
10.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (49 mi)
National parks include
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Booker T Washington National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
William M Tuck Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SENTARA HALIFAX REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.7%
Median annual property tax
$752
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
48.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,899
Average weekly wage
$940
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
97

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South BostonState medianUS median
Median home value$154,489$331,625$289,727
Typical rent$1,380/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$752$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in South Boston, VA?
$154,489.
What is typical rent in South Boston, VA?
Typical rent: $1,380/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Boston, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in South Boston, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Boston, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Boston, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South Boston, VA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in South Boston, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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