South Boston, VA

South Boston, Virginia

South Boston, Virginia, in Halifax county, is 48 miles S of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 65 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 8,491.

The People and Families of South Boston

In South Boston, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in South Boston, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

South Boston has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Boston had a median family income of $34,848.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in South Boston.

South Boston Housing

South Boston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Virginia. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in South Boston the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In South Boston, 96% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? South Boston can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of South Boston, VA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

South Boston Almanac

South Boston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Boston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Boston residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, South Boston, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in South Boston

South Boston High Schools (2004)

HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH
HIGH SCHOOL CIR
434-572-4977
Serves 1,626 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

South Boston Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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