Petersburg, VA Area Guide

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Living in Petersburg, VA

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Petersburg Area Facts

Petersburg has a Livability Score of 63_/100, which is considered average
Petersburg crime rates are 115% higher than the Virginia average
Cost of living in Petersburg is 15% lower than the Virginia average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Petersburg? The cost of living in Petersburg is 92/100 - which is 15% lower than Virginia.

8% less expensive than average

9% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Petersburg? Petersburg crime rates are 4,075, which are 115% higher than Virginia

4,075 per 100k people

79% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

79% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

D- Employment

What is the median income in Petersburg? The median income in Petersburg is $43,029 which is 35% lower than Virginia.

Median household income

$43,02922% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$24,78917% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

62% higher 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

A Housing

What are Petersburg home prices? Petersburg home prices are $111,800 - which is 55% lower than Virginia

Median home value

$111,80039% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$9581% higher than the US average

43% lower than the US average

D+ Schools

Does Petersburg have good schools? The Petersburg graduation rate is 73% - which is 14% lower than Virginia

High school grad. rates

12% lower than the US average

School test scores

11% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

17% lower than the US average

C- User Ratings

Is Petersburg a good place to live? Petersburg has an overall rating of 61% from 7 reviews.

Overall user rating

7 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

6 total surveys