City profile
Petersburg, VA
Petersburg city · Population 33,537
Petersburg is a town in Petersburg city, VA with about 33,537 residents and a typical home value near $189,000. It is 23 miles from Richmond, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
211
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$189,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,170
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 17/100
Nearest major airport
21 mi to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 86% Democratic / 13% Republican
Community
Population
33,537
Black population
76.5%
County
Petersburg city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 33,537 residents
- Typical home value about $189,000
- 23 miles from Richmond, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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