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VA area data

South Boston, VA

South Boston, VA.

Population: 14,589 (Census ACS)

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
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
12

Rents

Typical rent
$1,380/mo

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in
Annual snowfall
10.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (49 mi)
Nearest airport
William M Tuck Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-2 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$752
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
48.3%

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents