Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
13%
Henrico
Henrico, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,468
Population
16,389
Renter Mix
67% Rent
Retailers abound in this Richmond suburb
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About 12 miles northwest of Downtown Richmond sits suburban Henrico. Stretched across the Broad Street retail corridor, Henrico offers residents access to a variety of shopping centers in addition to a slew of restaurants. You can try Indian cuisine at Hyderabad Biryani House, Korean fried chicken at BonChon Chicken, and any of your favorite dishes at major chain restaurants.
Should you tire of shopping at any of the local retail centers, a short drive up Broad Street takes you to neighboring Short Pump, which is home to the popular Short Pump Town Center. Connecting with nature is easy in Henrico, with nearby access to Deep Run Park and Recreation Center, Bryan Park, and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Close proximity to Richmond and easy access to I-64 grants Henrico residents short commutes and endless leisure options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,181
Average: $89,559
Education
6,104
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,877
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Henrico has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
67%
Non-Renters
33%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Henrico, VA is $1,318 for a studio, $1,465 for one bedroom, $1,805 for two bedrooms, and $2,259 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Henrico has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,465/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,088/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,491/month
1,850 Sq Ft
Schools
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Meadow Farm Museum
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Bryan Park and Nature Center
- Children's Museum of Richmond
- Science Museum of Virginia
Airports
- Richmond International
Top Apartments in Henrico
Houses for Rent in Henrico
Property Management Companies in Henrico, VA
Pegasus Residential
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199
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48,844
Units
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111
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Thalhimer Multifamily
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45
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16
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Greystar
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3,490
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960,174
Units
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BH
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273
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Drucker & Falk
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163
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38,592
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57
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Weinstein Properties
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61
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20,955
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33
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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 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.