The Town FilesCourtland, Virginia
Town in Southampton County · population 1,295 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,600
- Household income
- $60,673
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 34.1
Courtland is a town of 1,295 people in Southampton County, Virginia. The median home is worth $235,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 87% of Virginia towns.
How Courtland ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Courtland is worth $235,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $60,673, which is more affordable than 48% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,068 a month. 50.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Courtland | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,068 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $60,673 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Courtland
| People | Courtland | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Courtland
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Courtland since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 10, 2014.
Severe weather in Southampton County since 1996
Southampton County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| November 2, 2016 | Hurricane | DR-4291: Hurricane Matthew |
Jobs and pay in Southampton County
Southampton County had 3,588 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,968 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Courtland itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Courtland
3 public schools with 1,853 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton High | 9-12 | 752 | 15.7 |
| Riverdale Elementary | PK-5 | 569 | 17.2 |
| Southampton Middle | 6-8 | 532 | 16.1 |
Towns near Courtland
- Sedley, VA6.0 mi · 517 people · home $214,500
- Franklin, VA7.0 mi · 8,180 people · home $256,600
- Camptown, VA9.4 mi · 718 people · home —
- Southampton Meadows, VA11.1 mi · 503 people · home —
- Boykins, VA12.0 mi · 516 people · home $192,000
- Wakefield, VA18.2 mi · 759 people · home $187,800
- Murfreesboro, NC18.8 mi · 2,619 people · home $158,600
- Windsor, VA19.2 mi · 2,746 people · home $280,800
Courtland questions
Is Courtland, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Courtland scores better for retirees than 87% of Virginia towns and quieter than 65%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Courtland?
The median owner-occupied home in Courtland is valued at $235,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,673, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,068 a month.
What is the weather like in Courtland?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 4.3 inches of snow.
Does Courtland get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Courtland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)