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Living in Henrico County, Virginia
Wraps the city to the west and east: Short Pump's retail and office corridor, the established West End suburbs, and Richmond International Airport on the eastern side.
$400,000
Median home
0.83
Tax per $100
91%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Housing market
The median sale price in Henrico County is $400,000, with most homes between $310,000 and $537,951.
Commute & how people work
About 22% of Henrico County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 23 min.
23 min
Average commute
46%
Commute under 20 min
8%
Commute 45 min or more
22%
Work from home
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 11% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 35% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 27% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 19% | |
| 45 min or more | 8% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0.9% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.8% | |
| Work from home | 22% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Henrico County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 70% 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 Henrico County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Aldi, 927 Myers Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- Kroger, 901 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- B & B Seafood, 3312 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA 23231
- Camden's Dogtown Market, 201 West 7th Street, Richmond, VA 23224
- Nick's Produce & International Food Market, 400 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- Publix, 4591 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
Restaurants
- &pizza, 308 North Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Akida Japanese Restaurant, 606 North Sheppard Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- Aladdin Express Restaurant, 801 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Amuse, 200 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
- Arby's, 5220 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150
- Arianna's Italian Grill and Pizzeria, 700 North Sheppard Street, Richmond, VA 23221
Cafes & coffee
- Birdie's, 305 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Black Hand Coffee Co, 3103 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221
- Lamplighter Roasting Company, 116 S. Addison Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Lift Coffee Shop, 218 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Nate's Bagels, 21 South Allen Avenue
- Pi's Coffee, 123 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Bakeries
- Europa Crust, 1321 1/2 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Kilwins, 3115 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- For the Love of Chocolate, 3136 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- Country Style Donuts, 4300 Williamsburg Road, Henrico, VA 23231
- Insomnia Cookies, 918 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Mo's Sweet Minis, 902 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Bars & breweries
- Three Notch’d RVA Collab House, 2930 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- Triple Crossing Fulton, 5203 Hatcher Street, Richmond, VA 23231
- Black Lodge, 3200 Rockbridge Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille, 2300 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223-7127
- Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition, 3110 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- The Cask, 206 South Robinson Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Shops & retail
- west elm, 3117 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- Agee's Bicycles, 3116 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- Ashby Clothing, 3010 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- Ashley HomeStore, 4410 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
- Ashley Stewart, 4501 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
- Barnes & Noble, 1111 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Health & medical
- Fan Veterinary Clinic, 307 North Robinson Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, 4501 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
- DaVita Dialysis, 4352 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
- Dr. C. Advance Dental Care and Implant Center, 4788 Finlay Street, Richmond, VA 23231
- Seven Hills Family Medicine, 9A West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Yure Vision 20/20, 4501 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
Pharmacies
- Harness Health Pharmacy - Richmond Community Hospital, 1510 North 28th Street, Richmond, VA 23223
- CVS Pharmacy, +1 804-836-1861
- Walgreens, 312 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Kroger Pharmacy
- Rite Aid
Gyms & fitness
- Kinky Cardio, 308 West Broad Street
- Peak Experiences Richmond, 1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
- Boho Cycle Studio, 711 North Sheppard Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- Downtown YMCA, 2 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center, 3201 Watts Lane, Richmond, VA 23223
- Gold's Gym, 4346 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
Personal care
- Circle Square Salon, 305 North Robinson Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Birch Salon, 3034 Parkwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221
- Braids And Dreds, 3122 West Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- Great Clips, 4376 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
- Haywood's Hair Images, 312 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Hungry Heart, 812 North Robinson Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Hotels & lodging
- Courtyard Richmond Airport, 5400 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150
- Graduate by Hilton Richmond, 301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Moxy Downtown Richmond, 501 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel, 5501 Eubank Road, Sandston, VA 23150
- Best Western Plus - Richmond Airport, 5300 Airport Square Lane, Sandston, VA 23150
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank, 1051 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Bank of America, 2601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Fulton Bank, 3210 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- SunTrust, 810 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Virginia Credit Union, 27 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Virginia National Bank, 1401 Roseneath Road, Richmond, VA 23230
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 1640 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Fastnel, 2300 Anniston Street, Richmond 23223
- Sherwin-Williams, 3720 Williamsburg Road
- Taylor's Do-It Center, 4756 Finlay Street
- Builders FirstSource
- Consolidated Pipe & Supply
Auto services
- Autopart International, 957 Myers Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- Bainbridge Tire & Auto Inc., 12 Cowardin Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224
- Boulevard Tire, 1010 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230
- Carroll's Auto Services, 2811 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221
- Cutshaw Automotive, 3015 Cutshaw Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221
- Delta V Motorsports, 1510 Webster Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Churches & faith communities
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 South Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220
- Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 East Grace Street, VA
- Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 North Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- New Light Baptist Church, 2000 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223
- Saint James's Episcopal Church, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Other services
- Neighborhood Laundromat, Cleveland Street, 408 Cleveland Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- One Price Cleaners, 4356 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231
- The UPS Store, 3126 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
- Wythken Printing, +1-804-353-8282
- 88 Cleaners and Laundromat, 4906 Government Road, Richmond, VA 23231
- Joseph Jenkins, Junior Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue
Gas stations
- 7-Eleven, 2910 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221
- Valero, 3050 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA 23231
- Kroger
- Citgo, 1290 North Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223
- Exxon, 3801 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23223
- Mobil, 122 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 1001 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Sen Organic Farmer's Market, 2820 West Cary Street
- Shields Market, 206 North Shields Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220
- Stella's Grocery, 3351 West Moore Street, VA
- Wawa, 1300 North Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223
- Corner Mart, 2707 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA 23231
Browse the full Henrico County directory, search businesses, parks & employers →
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Henrico County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
- VCU Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention
- VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation
- VCU Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- VCU Wellness Resource Center
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Union University
- Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Colleges & training
- Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work
Hospitals & health systems
- 514: Polytrauma Transitional Rebilitation
- Applegate Recovery
- Baird Vascular Institute
- Bon Secours Urgent Care
- Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Brook Road Campus
- Commonwealth of Virginia Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center
- DaVita Dialysis
- Hayes E. Willis Health Center
Research centers
- Philip Morris USA Research Center
Manufacturing & factories
- Acme Paper & Supply
- Air Filters
- Alfa Laval
- American Metal Fabricators
- Aspen Paper Products
- Carpenter
- Cavalier Printing Ink
- Coca-Cola
Government & public sector
- Byrd Park Field Office
- Capital Area Training Consortium
- City Of Richmond Facilities Management Division
- Commission for the Arts
- Commission on VASAP
- Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Division of Legislative Automated Systems
- DMV of Virginia Headquarters
Major employers & offices
- AAA Scott's Addition Car Care Insurance Travel Center
- Afton Chemical Headquarters
- ALB Tech
- Alliance Group
- Allstate
- American General Financial Services
- American Red Cross, Richmond Chapter
- AMF Bakery Systems
Business & industrial parks
- ADP Transportation
- Alleghany Warehouse Co
- Amazon Fullfilment Center
- Buckeye Richmond Terminal, capacity 207000 barrels
- Chaney Enterprises
- Chapel Island Stormwater Basin
- Citgo Terminal, capacity 173149 barrels
- City of Richmond Wastewater Treatment Facility
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
$88,783
Median household income
$359,200
Median home value
$1,541 /mo
Median gross rent
64%
Homes owner-occupied
Who lives here
39
Median age
46%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
14%
In a FEMA flood zone
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Henrico County?
The median sale price in Henrico County is $400,000, with most homes between $310,000 and $537,951.
What are property taxes like in Henrico County?
Henrico County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.83 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.83% a year).
How are the schools in Henrico County?
Henrico County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 70% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Henrico County?
The average commute for Henrico County workers is about 23 minutes, and 46% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Henrico County?
About 22% of Henrico 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 Henrico County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 8,768 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.
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