Northampton County

VA · Pop. 128,563 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Northampton County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 128,563.

$/Acre: $7,678

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 137.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax6.46%

Cost of Living Index102.1

Median Household Income$94,491

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,678

Median Home Price$561K

Acres for Sale2213

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,381 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)308 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K255

Property Crime /100K234

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak