Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Highland Springs
Highland Springs, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,114
Population
16,103
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Enjoy small-town comforts on the cusp of Richmond
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Located five miles east of Richmond, Highland Springs provides residents with a peaceful, small-town atmosphere just minutes away from Virginia’s capital city. Highland Springs is brimming with tranquil tree-laden neighborhoods as well as charming amenities. The vintage Henrico Theatre hosts an array of arts programming and movie screenings while the Confederate Hills Recreation Center features several athletic courts and rental space. Commuting and traveling from Highland Springs is easy with access to Interstates 64 and 295 as well as Richmond International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,120
Average: $65,550
Education
2,517
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,384
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Springs, VA is $1,114 for one bedroom, $1,297 for two bedrooms, and $1,527 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Springs has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,114/month
718 Sq Ft
House
$1,831/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Springs, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
532 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
379 Students
Public
Grades K-2
Public
Grades 9-12
2,089 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
- Chimborazo Park
- Richmond Canal
- Monroe Park
- Three Lakes Park & Nature Center
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 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.