Cost of Living in South Hill, VA
Population 4,737 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives South Hill a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $182,000.
South Hill is about 65 miles southwest of Richmond, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 44% lower than Richmond's $328,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in South Hill
The median home value in South Hill is $182,100 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,121/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,633/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 70.8°F and lows of 50.4°F. Overall, South Hill has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.
South Hill has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 51 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 86 | 90 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 54 |
| Low °F | 32 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 62 | 51 | 41 | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in South Hill, VA?
South Hill has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.
What is average rent in South Hill, VA?
The median gross rent in South Hill is $1,121 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in South Hill?
The median home value in South Hill is $182,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in South Hill?
The median household income in South Hill is $58,633 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in South Hill, VA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in South Hill is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is South Hill, VA affordable?
Yes, South Hill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in South Hill?
South Hill has average high temperatures of 70.8°F and average lows of 50.4°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
South Hill at a Glance
- Population
- 4,737
- Median Income
- $58,633
- Home Value
- $182,100
- Median Rent
- $1,121/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 70.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.6%
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