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Living in Halifax County, Virginia
South Boston and the county seat of Halifax along the Dan and Staunton rivers. Virginia International Raceway sits at Alton near the North Carolina line.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Halifax County is $133,125, with most homes between $77,000 and $217,970.
Commute & how people work
About 7% of Halifax County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 25 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 13% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 34% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 19% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 19% | |
| 45 min or more | 15% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 12% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.9% | |
| Work from home | 7% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Halifax County Public Schools reports a 87% on-time graduation rate, with 73% passing Math and 68% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 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 Halifax County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 3471 Old Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592
- Halifax Farmers Market, 209 S Main Street, Halifax, VA 24558
- Food Lion
- Shopper's Value Foods
Restaurants
- Bojangles', 3605 Old Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592
- Burger King, 4010 North Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592-4832
- Hardee's, 410 South Main Street, Halifax, VA 24558
- Wendy's, 3461 Old Halifax, South Boston, VA 24592
- Applebee's, VA
- Pizza Hut, 3136 Old Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks
Bakeries
- Windmill Farm Bake Shop, 2203 Hupps Mill Plaza;Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
Shops & retail
- Dollar General
- Aaron's
- Belk
- Family Dollar
- Goody's
Health & medical
- Sentara Halifax Pediatrics, 2100 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
- Halifax County Health Clinic
Pharmacies
Gyms & fitness
- Ohm Yoga Center, 5310 Halifax Rd, Halifax 24558
- YMCA, 650 Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, VA 24592
Banks
- Wells Fargo
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 3603 Old Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592
- Sherwin-Williams
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts
Churches & faith communities
- Murphy Grove Church, 1205 Murphy Grove Road, Halifax, VA 24558
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
- Bell Chapel
- Berry Hill Church
- Dan River Church
- Ebenezer Church
Gas stations
- Shell, 4035 Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592
- Speedway, 391 South Main Street, Halifax, VA 24558
- Friendly Corner, 2216 Mountain Road, Halifax, VA 24558
- Murphy Express
Convenience stores
- Speedway, 391 South Main Street, Halifax, VA 24558
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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 Halifax County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Halifax County Health Clinic
- Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
Manufacturing & factories
- H&M Logging
- Huber Engineered Woods
- Sunshine Mills
Government & public sector
- Halifax County Courthouse
- Halifax County E-911 Communications Center
- South Boston Public Works
- South Boston Town Hall
Major employers & offices
- CGR Company
- DeJarnette Insurance
- Hite Insurance Agency
- Innovative Insurance Group
- LIT Networks, LLC
- Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corporation
- South Boston Insurance Agency
- The Ballou
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Halifax County?
The median sale price in Halifax County is $133,125, with most homes between $77,000 and $217,970.
What are property taxes like in Halifax County?
Halifax County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.50 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.50% a year).
How are the schools in Halifax County?
Halifax County Public Schools reports a 87% on-time graduation rate, with 73% passing Math and 68% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Halifax County?
The average commute for Halifax County workers is about 25 minutes, and 47% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Halifax County?
About 7% of Halifax County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Halifax County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 3,600 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- 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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