In Petersburg, Virginia, the median home price is $198,980; median household income is $50,698; the population is 33,537; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 714.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Petersburg at a glance
Population
33,537
Median Household Income
$50,698
Typical Home Value
$198,980
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
714.1
Avg Commute Time
25.7
About Petersburg
Petersburg has a population of 33,537. The median home value is $198,980, 58% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $50,698 (46% below the Virginia median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Petersburg
1 town, by population.
Petersburg at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Petersburg?
- Petersburg has a population of 33,537 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Petersburg?
- The median home value in Petersburg is $198,980. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Petersburg?
- Median household income in Petersburg is $50,698 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Petersburg in?
- Petersburg is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Petersburg?
- Petersburg contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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