What kinds of homes are in South Boston, VA?
South Boston, VA has 3,666 (±264) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 281 homes per square mile of land.
67.9% are detached single-family houses.
11.0% are in buildings of two to four units.
12.5% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 3,666 (±264)
- Detached houses
- 67.9%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 11.0%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 12.5%
Homes in South Boston by building size
| Building type | South Boston | Halifax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 67.9% (±6.4 points) | 74.4% | 61.3% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 5.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.9% | 11.3% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 2.9% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 8.1% (±3.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 5.3% (±4.3 points) | 1.3% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 6.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.4% | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | 18.0% | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In South Boston, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Halifax County (3.0%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (18.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near South Boston
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston | — | 12.5% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Riverdale | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 3.5 mi | 6.6% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Road | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Scottsburg | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±100.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Virgilina | 14 mi | 0.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 20 mi | 0.0% (±61.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville | 20 mi | 10.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roxboro | 22 mi | 8.1% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountain Road, VA (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Halifax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Boston | 12.5% (±5.1 points) |
| 2 | Halifax | 6.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mountain Road | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Riverdale | 0.0% (±16.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Scottsburg | 0.0% (±100.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Virgilina | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Boston
How many homes are in South Boston?
South Boston, VA has an estimated 3,666 (±264) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in South Boston houses or apartments?
67.9% are detached houses and 5.0% attached houses, while 23.5% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in South Boston?
11.0% of homes in South Boston are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Boston town, Virginia (place:73712, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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