Southampton County

VA · Pop. 83,524 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Southampton County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 83,524.

$/Acre: $3,356

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 56.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax5.65%

Cost of Living Index107.6

Median Household Income$59,811

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,356

Median Home Price$367K

Acres for Sale785

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,922 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K253

Property Crime /100K241

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate