Halifax, VA

Living in Halifax

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 60
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Schools 48
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Residents

1.3k Population +80 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Black35%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government18%
Private sector59%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office15%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value +$3.1k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$442 Median Monthly Rent +$87 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas13%
Utility gas3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Halifax

United States45
Virginia30
Halifax County27

Property Crime in Halifax

United States48
Virginia39
Halifax County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 2
Feb 39 3 1
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 3 0
Dec 39 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Halifax

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Halifax, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Halifax, VA

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The Baptist Academy
2 miles, S
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Pathways Day School
3 miles, NE
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White Oak School
26 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Halifax, VA

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Averett University
30 miles, SW
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Hampden-Sydney College
42 miles, NE
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Liberty University
43 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Halifax, VA

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Sovah Health Danville
29 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Halifax, VA