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Meadowbrook, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
20,383 Population 2,501/sq mi density
$79,750 Median Income $31,966 per capita
$262,600 Home Value $252,360 Zillow
$1,461 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$262,600 home value, $1,461/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Meadowbrook, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,750
6% above
$31,966 per capita
Home Value
$262,600
7% below
Zillow: $252,360
Median Rent
$1,461/mo
26% above
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
52% above
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Meadowbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Meadowbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
93%
Rent
126%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
152%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meadowbrook a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Meadowbrook residents earn a median household income of $79,750 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,966. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meadowbrook is $262,600 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,360. Median rent is $1,461/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Meadowbrook reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,870/100K.

Education

22.9% of adults in Meadowbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meadowbrook has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population20,383
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,501/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,750
Per Capita$31,966
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,600
Rent$1,461
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$252,360
Housing Units7,449
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,130/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation193 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Meadowbrook was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.