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