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Living in Petersburg City, Virginia

The region's historic core: Old Towne on the Appomattox River, Petersburg National Battlefield, and rowhouse-and-cottage housing stock at the junction of I-95 and I-85.

1.27
Tax per $100
86%
Grad rate
Walkable
Walkability
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Commute & how people work

About 10% of Petersburg City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.

26 min
Average commute
48%
Commute under 20 min
13%
Commute 45 min or more
10%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min11%
10 to 19 min38%
20 to 29 min20%
30 to 44 min19%
45 min or more13%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone73%
Carpool9%
Public transit4%
Walk or bike0.5%
Work from home10%
Other4%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Petersburg City Public Schools reports a 86% on-time graduation rate, with 37% passing Math and 42% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 117 restaurants & cafes and 40 grocery stores. The town center is walkable (42 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Petersburg City. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Petersburg City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$50,698
Median household income
$189,000
Median home value
$1,174 /mo
Median gross rent
39%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

36
Median age
25%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

9%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Petersburg City?

Petersburg City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.27 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.27% a year).

How are the schools in Petersburg City?

Petersburg City Public Schools reports a 86% on-time graduation rate, with 37% passing Math and 42% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Petersburg City?

The average commute for Petersburg City workers is about 26 minutes, and 48% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Petersburg City?

About 10% of Petersburg City workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

Keep exploring Petersburg and the Tri-Cities with nearby area guides.

Colonial Heights CityHopewell CityPrince George CountyDinwiddie CountySussex County

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Petersburg City.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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