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Explore the life in Petersburg based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Petersburg
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Petersburg
3. Crime In Petersburg
4. Cost of Living In Petersburg
5. Gender In Petersburg
6. Household Income For Petersburg
7. Education In Petersburg
8. Race & Ethnicity In Petersburg

Petersburg is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 30791 residents.. The poverty rate of Petersburg is 22.6%, which is 61% higher than national average. The typical household in Petersburg earns $43029 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 60.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Petersburg are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 8 workers in Petersburg is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Petersburg, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Petersburg remained 12.6%, which is 168% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Petersburg, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Petersburg is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Petersburg is $111800 , which is 51% lower than national average. While median income in Petersburg remained $43029, which is 36% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing60%

Affordability60%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity80%

Education60%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in Petersburg, Virginia is 37% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Petersburg is 63% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Petersburg is 32% higher than national average. You have 1 in 156 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 38 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Virginia	7	8	6	9	2
In USA	763	877	1090	870	418

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Virginia	3	1	9	4	11
In USA	415	8	551	448	853