County profile · Virginia
Petersburg city, VA market data
How Petersburg city compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 33,734
- +1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 15,138
- Median household income
- $50,698
- +31.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $189,000
- Jobs located here
- 12,524
- Highest market score
- 68
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #269 of 1,771 scored counties
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What this means
Petersburg city has an estimated 33,734 people and 15,138 households. Population estimates show Petersburg city grew 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Petersburg city is $50,698, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Petersburg city runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 94, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Of the business types scored in Petersburg city, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (68); insurance agencies (68); and real estate businesses (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #269 of 1,771 scored counties.
Petersburg city is part of the Richmond metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (78% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Petersburg city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Petersburg city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 68 | #269 of 1,771 | 8 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 136 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #517 of 2,272 | 11 | 7.3 | $2.5M | 201 | 8 |
| Real estate | 66 | #328 of 2,229 | 14 | 9.2 | Index only | 318 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #441 of 2,057 | 11 | 7.3 | $3.2M | 132 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #625 of 2,176 | 10 | 6.6 | Index only | 354 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #989 of 2,063 | 8 | 5.3 | $5.5M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,250 of 2,090 | 7 | 4.6 | $6.3M | 125 | 34 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,641 of 2,088 | 11 | 7.3 | $634K | 96 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #1,061 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 92 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 33 | #1,549 of 1,886 | 14 | 9.2 | $972K | 99 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 33 | #1,635 of 2,087 | 29 | 19.2 | $792K | 62 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,159 of 2,394 | 114 | 75.3 | $119K | 78 | 32 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 27 | #1,120 of 1,302 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 72 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 27 | #1,917 of 2,222 | 18 | 11.9 | $2.5M | 81 | 34 |
| Physical therapy | 26 | #1,260 of 1,422 | 7 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 25 | #1,483 of 1,656 | 13 | 8.6 | $1M | 59 | 19 |
| Grocery stores | 25 | #1,769 of 2,070 | 12 | 7.9 | $6.6M | 71 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 24 | #1,436 of 1,611 | 14 | 9.2 | $320K | 32 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 24 | #2,214 of 2,405 | 162 | 107.0 | $274K | 74 | 63 |
| Funeral homes | 23 | #1,349 of 1,472 | 7 | 4.6 | $250K | 37 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 23 | #2,169 of 2,358 | 30 | 19.8 | $1.1M | 45 | 21 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,039 of 2,210 | 41 | 27.1 | $560K | 64 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 22 | #2,283 of 2,405 | 109 | 72.0 | $407K | 61 | 27 |
| Electricians | 21 | #1,088 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.3 | $7.1M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 21 | #1,796 of 1,889 | 14 | 9.2 | $3.2M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 20 | #2,261 of 2,378 | 52 | 34.4 | $185K | 42 | 17 |
| Spas and skin care | 19 | #1,699 of 1,769 | 15 | 9.9 | $721K | 82 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 19 | #2,242 of 2,339 | 56 | 37.0 | $193K | 45 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 19 | #2,316 of 2,385 | 95 | 62.8 | $114K | 54 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 18 | #1,374 of 1,451 | 6 | 4.0 | $1.6M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,266 of 2,402 | 44 | 29.1 | $1.8M | 53 | 23 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,102 of 2,261 | 23 | 15.2 | $3.4M | 44 | 13 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 15 | #1,291 of 1,334 | 6 | 4.0 | $1.2M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | #2,352 of 2,401 | 73 | 48.2 | $132K | 49 | 28 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 12 | #1,313 of 1,327 | 8 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 39 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 11 | #1,304 of 1,356 | 16 | 10.6 | $676K | 36 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 11 | #1,488 of 1,530 | 15 | 9.9 | $640K | 26 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $5.7M | 37 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $4.6M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $5.7M | 46 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | Index only | 87 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $4.5M | 190 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $2.3M | 179 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $6.1M | 95 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $11.8M | 247 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $11.8M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $4.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $18.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Petersburg city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.6M | $634 | 66 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.3M | $2,132 | 82 |
| Food away from home | $44.4M | $2,933 | 72 |
| Groceries | $79.2M | $5,235 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.8M | $714 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.5M | $296 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7M | $461 | 47 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.6M | $899 | 70 |
| Pets | $10.2M | $675 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23M | $1,518 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $27.7M | $1,830 | 94 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $35.3M | $2,330 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $18.2M | $1,205 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $192.8M | $12,737 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Petersburg city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,734+1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 15,138
- Median age
- 37.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 39%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.4
- Land area
- 23 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,476
- Median household income
- $50,698+31.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,592
- Median home value
- $189,000
- Jobs located here
- 12,524
- Daytime population
- 30,623Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Petersburg city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Petersburg city at 33,734 people in 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,138 households. Median household income rose 31.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Petersburg city, VA spend?
Households in Petersburg city spend about $192.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $79.2M on groceries and $44.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Petersburg city spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 94, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Petersburg city, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Petersburg city are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (68); insurance agencies (68); and real estate businesses (66). Petersburg city ranks #269 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Petersburg city, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Petersburg city is $50,698 a year, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $189,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Petersburg city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (78% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Petersburg city, each ranked against other counties.
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