Petersburg, VA

Living in Petersburg

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 35
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 67
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Schools 67
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Residents

31k Population -941 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
50% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black76%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$2.2k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military2%
Sales and office20%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value -$7.8k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$728 Median Monthly Rent +$114 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Petersburg

United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Petersburg City78

Property Crime in Petersburg

United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Petersburg City73

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (85%)(13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump11%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 3
Feb 41 3 3
Mar 49 4 1
Apr 58 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 3 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersburg

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Petersburg, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Petersburg, VA

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St Joseph School
2 miles, N
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Brec Academy
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Petersburg, VA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Petersburg, VA

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Airports

Airports near Petersburg, VA

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