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Living in Chesterfield County, Virginia
South of the James and the metro's most populous locality: Midlothian's planned communities, Pocahontas State Park, and a long suburban arc from Bon Air to Chester.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Chesterfield County is $390,000, with most homes between $305,000 and $535,000.
Commute & how people work
About 20% of Chesterfield County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 23% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 31% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 30% | |
| 45 min or more | 10% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 71% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0.4% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.7% | |
| Work from home | 20% | |
| Other | 0.7% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Chesterfield County Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 70% passing Math and 72% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Chesterfield County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Aldi, 12431 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112-2605
- Food Lion, 11130 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Kroger, 13201 Rittenhouse Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112
- The Fresh Market, 4600 Commonwealth Centre Parkway
- Walmart Supercenter, 12200 Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Brandermill Green Market, 4900 Market Square Lane, Midlothian, VA 23112
Restaurants
- Arby's, 6541 Bayside Lane, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Bojangles', 10845 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Burger King, 11111 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Chipotle, 9873 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- DQ Grill & Chill, 3900 Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian, VA 23112-2914
- Dunkin', 3601 Price Club Boulevard, Midlothian, VA 23112
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, 13481 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Bruster's Ice Cream, 11261 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Gelati Celesti
Bakeries
- Brecotea
- Crumbl Cookies
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bars & breweries
- Mazaya Hookah Lounge, 11164 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Anne Ruth's Wine Bar and Bistro
- Old Still
Shops & retail
- Ashley HomeStore, 10921 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Carter's, 4800 Commonwealth Centre Parkway
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 4931 Commonwealth Centre Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Edible Arrangements, 11124 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Kohl's, 4701 Commonwealth Centre Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Men's Wearhouse, 4680 Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Health & medical
- Penterson & Booth Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, 5954 Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Banfield Pet Hospital, 13001 Hull Street Road
- Bon Secours Sleep Disorders Centers, 13520 Hull Street Road
- Brandermill Veterinary Clinic, 12501 Hull Street Road
- Commonwealth Endodonics, 4900 East Millridge Parkway
- Dominion Endodontics, 6037 Harbour Park Drive
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy
- Walgreens, 11119 Hull Street Road
- Walmart Pharmacy
Gyms & fitness
- American Family Fitness, 4751 Brad Mcneer Parkway
- Hensley Soccer Complex, 13861 West Hensley Road
- Kids First Swim School, 12228 Chattanooga Plaza
- Collington Community Association
- Gold's Gym
- Green Club
Personal care
- Palm Beach Tan, 4664 Commonwealth Centre Parkway
- Ulta Beauty, 4632 Commonwealth Centre Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112
- VA Nails, 4842 Commonwealth Centre Parkway
- Beauty Nails, 4525 Commonwealth Centre Parkway
- Day Nails Spa, 12296 Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Great Clips, 12229 Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian, VA 23112
Hotels & lodging
- Hampton Inn Richmond Southwest - Hull Street, 3620 Price Club Boulevard, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Sleep Inn, 6451 Bayside Lane, Midlothian, VA 23112
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank, 6030 Harbour Park Drive
- C & F Bank, 13200 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Chesapeake Bank, 10000 Courtview Lane
- First Community Bank, 6951 Commons Plaza
- Navy Federal Credit Union, 13503 Hull Street Road
- Truist, 11010 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
Hardware & home
- The Home Depot, 12300 Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Sherwin-Williams
Auto services
- NAPA Auto Parts, 12450 Tennessee Plaza, Midlothian, VA 23112
- AutoZone, 11301 Hull Street Road
- National Tire and Battery, 10900 Hull Street Road
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 10539 Hull Street Road
- Advance Auto Parts
- Valvoline
Churches & faith communities
- Stockton Memorial Baptist Church, +1 804-744-8761
- Courthouse Church of Christ, 8330 Doublecreek Court, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- Journey Christian Church, 3700 Price Club Boulevard
- Southside Church, 6851 Courthouse Road
- Village of Faith Ministries, 11000 Hull Street Road
- Good News Free Will Baptist Church, 5200 Courthouse Road
Other services
- Neighborhood Laundromat, 10724 Hull Street Road
- Swan Cleaners, 4529 Commonwealth Centre Parkway
- Swift Creek Cleaners, 12280 Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian, VA 23112
- The UPS Store, 12220 Chattanooga Plaza
- $2.50 Cleaners
Gas stations
- Orange Market, 9500 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- Kroger, 13244 Rittenhouse Drive
- 7-Eleven, 7041 Commons Plaza, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- BP, 13721 Hull Street Road
- BJ’s Gas
- Citgo
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 7041 Commons Plaza, Chesterfield, VA 23838
- Sheetz, 12163 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Wawa, 3850 North Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
- Dash In, 12441 Hull Street Road
- Orange Market, 9500 Newbys Bridge Road
- Food Mart
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Chesterfield County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Better Med Urgent Care
- Chesterfield County Health County
- HCA - Swift Creek Emergency Center
- KidMed
- Patient First
Manufacturing & factories
- Custom Metal Fabricators
- Maruchan Virginia
- Oliver Packaging
- Pharmaceutical Packaging Services
- Powhatan Ready Mix
Government & public sector
- Chesterfield County Courthouse
- Chesterfield County Fire & EMS Administration
- Chesterfield County General Services
- Chesterfield County Tax Office
- Chesterfield Economic Development Authority
- Chesterfield Historical Courthouse
- Chesterield County Park and Rec Maintenence Offices
- Smith-Wagner Building
Major employers & offices
- AAA Insurance
- Adams Home Exteriors
- All American Insurers
- Allstate
- Farm Bureau Insurance
- Insurance Doctor
- Nationwide
- OneMain Financial
Business & industrial parks
- Addison-Evans Water Production and Laboratory Facility
- Integrated Global Services
- Maintenance Area
- Park Maintenance Facility
- Plantation Pipeline
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Chesterfield County?
The median sale price in Chesterfield County is $390,000, with most homes between $305,000 and $535,000.
What are property taxes like in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.89 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.89% a year).
How are the schools in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 70% passing Math and 72% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Chesterfield County?
The average commute for Chesterfield County workers is about 26 minutes, and 30% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Chesterfield County?
About 20% of Chesterfield County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Chesterfield County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 11,208 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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