What are the schools like in South Run, VA?

School district data for South Run is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in South Run?

The median household income in South Run, VA is $241,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in South Run, VA?

South Run has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

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

Q: Is South Run, VA affordable or expensive?

South Run's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Run is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $896,200 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Run, VA?

South Run has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Run, VA a Good Place to Live?

South Run is a small town of 6,940 in Virginia, with a median household income of $241,786 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: South Run stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether South Run is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South Run 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: 108.6

South Run's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in South Run costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	South Run, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$896,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$241,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South Run's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.0 /100k

Property Crime

1530.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	South Run, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Run sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Run, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	South Run, VA	National Avg
Population	6,940	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	22.8%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crosspointe, VA 2 mi Burke, VA 2 mi Newington Forest, VA 2 mi West Springfield, VA 3 mi Burke Centre, VA 3 mi

South Run vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Run, VA affordable or expensive?

South Run's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts South Run roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $896,200 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in South Run, VA?

South Run's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Run?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is South Run, VA a good place to live?

South Run, VA has a population of 6,940, a median household income of $241,786, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 South Run?

South Run averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Run?

The population of South Run, Virginia is 6,940 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Run?

Key numbers for living in South Run: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $896,200, median household income $241,786, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Run side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.