A look at the City's population and steets shows that the city has a slightly higher than average cost of living. The median home value in South Hill is about $243,700. This is lower than the Washington average by nearly 10%. Another statistic to consider is the home price to income ratio, which compares median home prices to the average household income. The South Hill home price to income ratio is 3.2, which is below the state average of 25.6%.
In terms of age, the median age in South Hill City was 37.9 years. There were 8.7% of people under the age of 18, 22.4% between the ages of 18 and 24, 29.2% of residents between the ages of 25 and 44, and 23.3% between 45 and 64. Those 65 and older made up 7.4% of households. Compared to the national average of 26.4 to one, South Hill City's residents were more likely to be male than female.
South Hill's population and steets are not as high as the city's average, but the elevation difference can make weather differences a reality. Winters are generally cooler in South Hill, but there can be occasional ice or snow. These can disrupt travel, especially in winter, as they cause problems with transportation. Ice problems can occur throughout the city and last for a few hours or several days.