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Mechanicsville, VA

Mechanicsville, VA.

Population: 38,070 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mechanicsville, VA is $397,705 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $426,000 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,154/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$397,705

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$397,705
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$397,705
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$426,000
Median list price
$410,475
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+9.2%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
148
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
79
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,154/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,499/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
Battlefield Park Elementary, Mechanicsville High, Mechanicsville Elementary, Bell Creek Middle, Cold Harbor Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rentokil, Inc. (Virginia Wood Preserving Division) (14.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,087
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,443

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Richmond National Battlefield Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Christian's Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS, BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+531 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
18.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,337
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,548
Average weekly wage
$1,161
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
511

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MechanicsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$397,705$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$426,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,154/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,337$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mechanicsville, VA?
$397,705.
What is the median sale price in Mechanicsville, VA?
$426,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mechanicsville, VA?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Mechanicsville, VA?
Typical rent: $2,154/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mechanicsville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Mechanicsville, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mechanicsville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mechanicsville, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mechanicsville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mechanicsville, VA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mechanicsville, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mechanicsville, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mechanicsville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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