At a Glance
Median Income
$132,194
$67,914 per capita
Home Value
$543,000
Zillow: $505,346
Median Rent
$1,804/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.9%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
7.1% smoking rate
How Short Pump Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Short Pump's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Short Pump a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Short Pump residents earn a median household income of $132,194 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,914. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,310 business establishments, including 237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Short Pump is $543,000 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,346. Median rent is $1,804/month, with 26.1% 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 1998.
Education
73.9% of adults in Short Pump hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Short Pump 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population28,177
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,141/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.3%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,194
Per Capita$67,914
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$9,225M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$543,000
Rent$1,804
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$505,346
Housing Units11,711
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation283 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.9%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Short Pump was built in 1998.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
25.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.