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South Boston, VA
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Population: 8,011
Home Price: $142,000
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Overview
South Boston is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 8,011. South Boston has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
14.1 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of South Boston, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
South Boston
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,252
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,408
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.0%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
South Boston
Virginia
United States
Median Age
43.0
42.8
42.3
Gender
South Boston
Virginia
United States
Male
42.2%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
57.8%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
South Boston
Virginia
United States
White
43.3%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
55.2%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.7%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
South Boston
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$142,000
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$485
$1,085
$801
Family Households
25.9%
25.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
56.5%
56.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.6%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
45.4%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
South Boston
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.1%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.0%
38.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.1%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.0%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.8%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
South Boston
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
79.0%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
76.7%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
South Boston
Virginia
United States
Murder
26.3
3.1
3.0
Rape
39.5
36.1
38.0
Robbery
52.6
29.3
40.7
Assault
250.0
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
South Boston
Virginia
United States
Burglary
684.1
194.9
336.1
Theft
3696.9
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
78.9
109.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around South Boston, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
pizza
beer
burger
salad
olive garden
hot dogs
authentic
bread
beef
pizzeria
cheeses
wine
mcdonalds
dishes
ice cream
burgers
grilled cheese
chili
nachos
cooking
boston sports
little league
baseball
beer league
youth baseball
hockey
hockey player
football
video games
ice hockey
motorsports
basketball
golf
fitness
nascar
pro wrestling
music hiphoprap
fantasy football
teams
fantasy sports
inspired by
ceramics
jewelry
collection
wishlisting
photography
composer
crafts
creative
arti
visual
museum
immersive
animations
painting
collage
drawing
studio
activism
library
books
video games
crpgs
random stuff
motorsports
fitness
nascar
fighting games
hot rods
photography
youtuber
authorpoet entp
hunting
toys
memes
hunting fishing
anime
junk
fulltime
pokemon
marketing
sports
digital marketing
motorsports
digital media
pro wrestling
tv
music hiphoprap
corporate branding
rbsoul
nfl rbsoul
influencer
comedy
arts
photography
celebrity
corporate
ent
awardwinning
creative
millbridge speedway
sports
summer
winter
arts
space
photography
beach
hunting
mountain
backyard
facility
mountains
campground
pool
landscaping
skiing
beaches
wildlife
camping
new arrivals
shop new arrivals
accessories
etsy shop
black friday
bike shop
warehouse
accessories boutique
jewelry
car wash
order online
grocery store
shopping center
candles
holiday shopping
springsummer collection
restock
lowes
cvs
gas station
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