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Petersburg
  • Suburb of Richmond, VA
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Suburb
Richmond

Petersburg

    Report Card

    grade C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade D minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade D minus
    3. Housing
      grade C minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade B
    5. Good for Families
      grade C minus
    6. Diversity
      grade A minus
    7. Jobs
      grade C minus
    8. Weather
      grade B+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    12. Commute
      grade A minus

    Petersburg is a suburb of Richmond with a population of 33,229. Petersburg is in Petersburg City County. Living in Petersburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Petersburg there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Petersburg.

    About

    About Petersburg...
    Population
    33,229

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $119,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,023
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      64%
    • Own
      36%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      609
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      56.3
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      26.5
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      62.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      228.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,906.5
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      352.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      national  11%

    Working in Petersburg

    Jobs
    grade C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,890
    National
    $69,021

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