At a Glance
Median Income
$97,569
$43,576 per capita
Home Value
$323,600
Zillow: $444,037
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.9% smoking rate
How Mechanicsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mechanicsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mechanicsville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mechanicsville residents earn a median household income of $97,569 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,576. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Mechanicsville is $323,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $444,037. Median rent is $1,645/month, with 32.4% 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 1990.
Education
37.3% of adults in Mechanicsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population38,437
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,357/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,569
Per Capita$43,576
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A+
Home Value$323,600
Rent$1,645
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$444,037
Housing Units15,704
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation210 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mechanicsville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.