Life in South Hill research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in South Hill over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in South Hill:
The population in South Hill is 68,161.
The median home value in South Hill is $565,939.
The median income in South Hill is $109,235.
The cost of living in South Hill is 135 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in South Hill is $1,916.
The unemployment rate in South Hill is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in South Hill is 6.9%.
The average high in South Hill is 59.8° and the average low is 42.0°.
Cost of living in South Hill summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Hill. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Hill is 135 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Hill is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in South Hill is $565,939.
The median income in South Hill is $109,235.
| Living Expense | South Hill | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 179 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in South Hill is 59.8° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 96.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.9 inches of precipitation each year with 4.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | South Hill |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 96.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.3 |
The current population in South Hill is 68,161. The population has increased 29.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68,161 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 67,835 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 66,713 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 64,104 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 60,172 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 58,164 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 56,379 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 55,194 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 55,592 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 54,878 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 53,133 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 54,093 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 55,435 | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 52,476 | - |
61.9% White with 42,202 White residents.
6.2% African American with 4,229 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 235 American Indian residents.
7.1% Asian with 4,843 Asian residents.
0.7% Hawaiian with 474 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 281 Other residents.
11.3% Two Or More with 7,698 Two Or More residents.
12.0% Hispanic with 8,199 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South Hill | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 6.2% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 11.3% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
South Hill is 49.9% female with 33,987 female residents.
South Hill is 50.1% male with 34,174 male residents.
| Gender | South Hill | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in South Hill completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in South Hill completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in South Hill completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in South Hill completed some college.
12.0% of adults in South Hill completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in South Hill completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in South Hill completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in South Hill completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in South Hill completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South Hill | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.3% of households in South Hill earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in South Hill earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.2% of households in South Hill earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in South Hill earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in South Hill earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in South Hill earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.5% of households in South Hill earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.3% of households in South Hill earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in South Hill earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.7% of households in South Hill earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South Hill | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.7% | 17.2% | 12.6% |