Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Chesterfield, VA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,547
Population
45,904
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Unwind in the scenic outskirts of Richmond
Suburban
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Rural
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Peaceful
Situated about 15 miles southwest of Richmond, Chesterfield offers residents a peaceful enclave from the bustle of city living. Engulfed in lush natural beauty, Chesterfield is convenient to an array of outdoor activities at Pocahontas State Park, Harry G. Daniel Park at Ironbridge, and a host of nearby lakes and reservoirs.
Chesterfield is known as a historic treasure, with roots dating back to the 17th century. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Chesterfield’s storied past at the Chesterfield County Museum, Magnolia Grange House Museum, and Henricus Historical Park. While Chesterfield feels worlds away from big-city congestion, it’s only about a 20-minute drive from the capital city of Richmond. Commuting and traveling from Chesterfield is easy with access to Route 288 and Chesterfield County Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,987
Average: $112,933
Education
14,691
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,257
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chesterfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Chesterfield, VA is $1,463 for a studio, $1,512 for one bedroom, $1,867 for two bedrooms, and $1,998 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chesterfield has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,512/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$2,716/month
2,026 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,486/month
1,593 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chesterfield, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
760 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
760 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
717 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
717 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
563 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,630 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,630 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,031 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,031 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rockwood Park
- Pocahontas State Park
- Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
- Huguenot Park
- Goyne Park
Airports
- Richmond International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.