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VA area data

Halifax, VA

Halifax, VA.

Population: 6,458 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$177,561
1-year appreciation
+11.3%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+48.9%
10-year appreciation
+89.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$177,561
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

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%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
8.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Fox Fire Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-2 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$798
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
48.6%

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

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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