Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
The Rinkeydink Cafe
Coffee Shop
Yankee Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Demolition Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Siege Museum
Museum
Farmers' Bank Museum
Museum
Petersburg Area Art League
Art Gallery
Violet Bank Museum
Museum
Rogers Stadium
Stadium
Keystone Antique Tractor Museum
Museum
Swaders Sports Park
Theme Park
Regal Cinemas Southpark Mall 6
Cinema
Quartermaster Museum
Museum
Womens Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (18) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Phat Phillies
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Captain D's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Mun Cheese
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
A.P. Hill Community Center Park
Community Centre
Harding Street Community Center
Community Centre
9 Round
Gym
Curves
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (33) F
Lee Memorial Park
Park
Jefferson Street Park
Park
A.P. Hill Community Center Park
Park
Harding Street Community Center Park
Park
Poplar Lawn Historic District
Park
Central Park
Park
Oakhurst Park
Park
Folly Castle Historic District
Park
Centre Hill Historic District
Park
West End Park Fairgrounds
Park
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District
Park
Petersburg Old Town Historic District
Park
Low Street Park
Park
McKenzie Street Park
Park
Appamatuck Park
Park
Petersburg Patton Park
Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
Park
Berkeley Manor Park
Park
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Park
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Park
Flora M Hill Park
Park
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Park
Floral Ave Park
Park
Ettrick Park
Park
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Park
Shops (56) A-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Beauty World
Beauty
RIC Nails
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Simply Fashion
Clothing
Classics Barbershop
Hairdresser
Nails Art
Beauty
Butterworth's Furniture
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Q Beauty Supply
Beauty
Styles & Beyond
Hairdresser
Reflections of Beauty
Hairdresser
Cindy's Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Kim Nails
Beauty
Gulf Express
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Qwik Mart
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Lighthouse Furniture
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Bland's Florist
Florist
Marathon
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Petersburg.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Petersburg
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Petersburg is 92/100 - which is 15% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime F

Petersburg crime rates are 3,369 per 100k, which is 75% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,555 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
814 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D-

The median income in Petersburg is $43,029 - which is 35% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$43,029
F
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
F
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southside Virginia Emergency Crew
Fire Station
Dominion Cardiology
Clinic
Petersburg County Health Clinic
Clinic
Petersburg Fire Training Division
Fire Station
Petersburg Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Petersburg Fire Department Administration
Fire Station
Petersburg Police Victim Witness
Police
Petersburg Police Department
Police
Petersburg Fire Marshall
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Petersburg County Sheriff's Office
Police
Petersburg Police Department Investigation Division
Police
HealthSouth
Clinic
Liberty Dialysis
Clinic
Southside Kidney Specialists
Clinic
Poplar Springs Hospital
Hospital
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Southside Regional Medical Center
Hospital
VSU Department of Police and Public Safety
Police
Station 12 - Ettrick
Fire Station
Petersburg Fire Training Division
Fire Station
Central State Hospital
Hospital
Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A

Petersburg home prices are $111,800 - which is 55% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$111,800
F
Home Appreciation Rate
0%
C
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools D+

The Petersburg graduation rate is 73% - which is 14% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
53%
D
High School Grad. Rates
73%
D-
Elementary Schools (12) F
Walnut Hill Elementary
Vernon Johns Middle
A.P. Hill Elementary
Petersburg Regional Alternative
St Joseph School
Appomattox Regional Governor'S School
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
J.E.B. Stuart Elementary
Robert E. Lee Elementary
Brec Academy
Colonial Heights Middle
Ettrick Elementary
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Southside Va Training Ctr
William A. Walton Elementary
High Schools (5) F
Petersburg High
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
Brec Academy
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Southside Va Training Ctr
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ratings C-

Petersburg has an overall rating of 61% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes
F
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Petersburg Area Facts

  • Petersburg has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Petersburg crime rates are 75% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Petersburg is 15% lower than the Virginia average
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Making the Most of Your Time in Petersburg, VA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Petersburg is a city with a rich history that is lots of fun for everyone in the family. There are several museums and attractions that make Petersburg, Virginia an ideal place to entertain friends and raise a family.

Pamplin Historical Park is a great place to learn about the
...Read More people who lived in the Petersburg area centuries ago. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is another popular attraction that tells the story of the war and the soldiers who fought. Other museums include Keystone Tractor Works, which teaches you more about agricultural transportation.

Farmers Bank is also an ideal location for getting more information about the city. The building is a landmark and there's a visitor center that gives you lots of great details on local spots that will make your time in the city way more interesting. You can also take a tour at Farmers Bank and see furniture and artifacts that are specific to the area. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Petersburg? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lee Memorial Park
      Jefferson Street Park
      A.P. Hill Community Center Park
      Harding Street Community Center Park
      Poplar Lawn Historic District
      Central Park
      Oakhurst Park
      Folly Castle Historic District

      Entertainment

      Siege Museum
      Farmers' Bank Museum
      Petersburg Area Art League
      Violet Bank Museum
      Rogers Stadium
      Keystone Antique Tractor Museum
      Swaders Sports Park
      Regal Cinemas Southpark Mall 6

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Church's Chicken
      Hardee's
      Subway
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Petersburg? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Petersburg.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Petersburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Southside Regional Medical Center
      Poplar Springs Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors