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Petersburg, Virginia

Introduction to Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg, Virginia is 24 miles S of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 76 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The city is in the Richmond - Petersburg area. There are 33,740 residents in Petersburg.

Petersburg History

English settlers landed in Virginia in 1607. At that time the area was inhabited by the Native American tribe known as Powhatan Confederacy. In 1646, the English established Fort Henry by the south bank of Appomattox River. The British tried to capture Virginia during the Revolution, through the Battle of Petersburg in 1781. In 1958, Petersburg was recognized as an All American city.

Petersburg and nearby Attractions

  • Pamplin Historical Park
  • Petersburg National Battlefield Park
  • Blandford Church and Cemetery
  • Siege Museum
  • Sycamore Rouge Theatre
  • Trapezium House

Things To Do In Petersburg

Petersburg has played a significant role in the history of the United States. This is why the chief attractions of the area are concerned with historical structures and sites. There are several amazing museums and historic sites in the city which provide detail about important chapters of American history. The Pamplin Historical Park is a 422-acre park that recreates the surroundings and life of a soldier during the American Civil War. It features a recreated Military Encampment, the National Museum of Civil War Soldier, and Tudor Hall.

Petersburg Transportation

Richmond International Airport is the nearest primary airport.

Petersburg Higher Education

Virginia State University, College of William And Mary, Southside Regional Medical Center, and John Tyler Community College provide opportunities for higher learning.

High Points

Petersburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Petersburg Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Petersburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Petersburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Petersburg, VA

Comparing Petersburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens84
Age of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size37
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults24
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime21

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