Median Age
27 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 33% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
10%
Ettrick
Ettrick, VA Area Guide
The proud home to Virginia State University
Public Transit
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College Town
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University
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Affordable
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Ettrick is home to Virginia State University and the Petersburg Amtrak train station. With a college-town vibe and convenient public transit, Ettrick is the modern, yet historic home you’ve been looking for. The majority of Ettrick is taken up by the University’s campus, filled with athletic stadiums and fields, residential halls, and educational buildings. Ettrick sits directly west of Southpark Mall along Interstate 95 where locals can find an array of retailers and restaurants. The city is only 25 miles south of Richmond, so residents can easily commute into this metro area for work or play. More dining and shopping options can be found in Ettrick’s neighboring suburb, Petersburg.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,512
Average: $73,581
Education
1,839
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,648
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Ettrick has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ettrick, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
619 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
619 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ettrick Park
- Matoaca Park
- Petersburg National Battlefield
- Harrowgate Park
- R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
Airports
- Richmond International
Top Apartments in Ettrick
Houses for Rent in Ettrick
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 February 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.