What are the schools like in Sedley, VA?

Sedley is served primarily by Southampton County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Sedley?

The median household income in Sedley, VA is $87,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Sedley, VA?

Sedley has an average high temperature of 50.1°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.1 inches.

Sedley, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sedley, VA affordable or expensive?

Sedley's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sedley is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $189,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sedley, VA?

Sedley has a violent crime rate of 136.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1128.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sedley, VA a Good Place to Live?

Sedley is a small town of 687 in Virginia, with a median household income of $87,250 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Sedley stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sedley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sedley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.4

Sedley's overall cost of living index is 97.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sedley costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sedley, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$189,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sedley's violent crime rate is 136.1 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.1 /100k

Property Crime

1128.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sedley is served primarily by Southampton County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sedley, VA	National Avg
School District	Southampton County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sedley sees average highs of 50.1°F in January and 88.9°F in July, with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation and 4.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sedley, VA
Average High — January	50.1°F
Average High — July	88.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.6"
Annual Snowfall	4.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sedley, VA	National Avg
Population	687	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Courtland, VA 6 mi Franklin, VA 7 mi Camptown, VA 8 mi Carrsville, VA 10 mi Ivor, VA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Sedley

Sedley, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23878

Sedley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sedley, VA affordable or expensive?

Sedley's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sedley roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $189,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Sedley, VA?

Sedley's violent crime rate is 136.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1128.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sedley?

Public schools in Sedley are operated by Southampton County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sedley, VA a good place to live?

Sedley, VA has a population of 687, a median household income of $87,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sedley?

Sedley averages 50.1°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches with about 4.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sedley?

Sedley, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23878.

What is the population of Sedley?

The population of Sedley, Virginia is 687 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sedley?

Key numbers for living in Sedley: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $189,000, median household income $87,250, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sedley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.