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Mechanicsville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
38,437
Population
1,357/sq mi density
$97,569
Median Income
$43,576 per capita
$323,600
Home Value
$431,436 Zillow
$1,645
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
3,870 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,569 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$323,600 home value, $1,645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$323,600
15% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
41% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
15,704
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$323,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$431,436
Median Sale Price
$399,000
Median List Price
$439,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.5%
Owner-Occupied
22.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$1,645/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,086/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
17 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
32
Price Drops
11.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Active Inventory
68
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $323,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $431,436 |
| Median Sale Price | $399,000 |
| Median List Price | $439,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $224 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,645 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,086 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Active Inventory | 68 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $224 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 15,704 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |