Matoaca Neighborhood

Is Matoaca a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe140

Medium113

Low155

Other764

255 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape75

Child involved95

Assault87

Other37

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment on Halifax Street in Petersburg for an 80-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but has chest tightness and is believed to be having a heart attack, with nearby cross streets Poplar Alley and Lee Avenue.	Halifax St, Petersburg, VA 23803	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a priority call for a 69-year-old woman with chest pain and labored breathing at a residence near Newcastle Drive and Hampton Drive in Colonial Heights, Virginia. The pain reportedly began minutes earlier, radiated to her back, and was accompanied by left arm weakness. Responding units arrived, took command of the scene, and made patient contact.	Newcastle Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near East Bank Street and Fourth and Fifth streets for a 30-year-old female who was conscious and breathing but not feeling well.	E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible domestic assault near Pin Oak Drive, where a conscious woman reportedly had been choked by her boyfriend. Police secured the scene before medics were cleared in, and responders were later directed to the rear of the building. A separate call involved a woman near East Bank Street and East Main Street who was conscious, breathing, and not feeling well while waiting outside for assistance.	Pin Oak Dr, Petersburg, VA 23803	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Sycamore Towers lobby on South Sycamore Street involving a conscious and breathing 86-year-old female who was not feeling well. The location is near the cross streets of Cherry Lane and Marshall Street.	S Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm activated at a residence near Mount Pleasant Drive, close to Oakwood Drive and Elmwood Drive. Dispatch reported unsuccessful attempts to contact the resident. Emergency responders including sheriff and Medic 934 were dispatched, with Medic 934 responding at a priority three level.	Mt Pleasant Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a reported incident near Washington Street was brought under control with no hazards found, and the scene was turned over to police while Engine 3 returned to service.	E Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle accident initially described near Britain Street. Units later located a minor two-vehicle crash involving a Jeep and a Honda Accord near East Washington Street in Petersburg, with police also notified.	E Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a female was reported stuck in an elevator near High Street at the intersection of Davis Street and Lafayette Street. Multiple fire units responded and later extricated all parties from the elevator. A separate motor vehicle accident with minor damage occurred elsewhere in the area.	High St, Petersburg, VA 23803	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire medical transport was requested in the South Side area near South St, Petersburg at around 18:42 hours.	South St, Petersburg, VA 23803	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$280,927

Average Rent

$2,167

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Matoaca

Matoaca is a suburban neighborhood in Petersburg, Virginia, characterized by a mix of medium to large single-family homes and small apartment buildings.

The median home price is $280,927, which is more affordable than most neighborhoods in Virginia and the U.S.

Average rents are $2,167, below the majority of Virginia neighborhoods.

Vacancy rates stand at 7.9%, near the national median.

SuburbanAffordable HousingDiverse Ancestry

Quick Facts

Suburban Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Matoaca's housing stock mainly consists of medium to large single-family homes built mostly between 1970 and 1999, with some homes dating back to 1940-1969. The neighborhood has a balanced mix of owners and renters.

Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and small apartment buildings
Housing Age	Majority built 1970-1999, some 1940-1969

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating a mature residential area.

The area has a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties.

Families & Lifestyle

Matoaca is a lower-middle income neighborhood with a very low child poverty rate, reflecting economic stability among families.

Occupations — Residents work mainly in sales and service (32.7%), executive and professional roles (28.4%), clerical and tech support (24.0%), and manufacturing/labor (14.9%).

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics & Culture

Income Level	Lower-middle income
Top Languages	English (93.7%), Italian, Spanish
Top Ancestries	Sub-Saharan African (10.2%), Italian (8.7%), African roots (8.1%), German (7.4%), English (5.8%), Scots-Irish (3.2%)

Commute Patterns

Most Matoaca residents have a commute time between 15 and 30 minutes, shorter than the average American commute.

Matoaca's commute patterns reflect a car-dependent suburban lifestyle with relatively short travel times.

Car Usage — Most residents drive alone, with a notable share carpooling.

Commute Duration — The majority spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting, which is shorter than average.

Main Commute Time	15 to 30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	76.5%
Carpool Rate	6.8%

Homes for sale near 23834

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$265,000

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,890 sqft

23834 Spring Dane Dr

Spring, TX, 77373