Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,547
Population
40,718
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A tranquil enclave balanced between Richmond and the countryside
Suburb
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Commuter
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Historic
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Mechanicsville is a large suburban community on the northeastern corner of Richmond, roughly six miles from Downtown. Primarily a residential community, the local rental market features a diverse mix of apartments and single-family homes, with great options available to fit any budget or lifestyle. With its low crime rate and excellent public schools, Mechanicsville is a popular option among folks raising families. The city hosts a cluster of shopping centers around the junction of Interstate 295 and the Mechanicsville Turnpike, and the close proximity to Richmond allows you to take full advantage of the historic city’s vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment options anytime.
Explore the City
Giles Walking Trail provides a scenic, relaxing place to stroll.
Enjoy the tranquility of the Rutland Grove Fishing Pond.
Mechanicsville blends nature and history seamlessly.
Beaver Dam Creek Battlefield has several walking paths.
The Shelton House was built around 1725 and is the main attraction in Totopotomy Creek Battlefield Park.
Pole Green Park features 1.3 miles of walking trails, a dog park, picnic areas, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,934
Average: $103,910
Education
11,863
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,932
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mechanicsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mechanicsville, VA is $1,542 for one bedroom, $1,733 for two bedrooms, and $1,934 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mechanicsville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,542/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$2,577/month
1,838 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mechanicsville, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
575 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
607 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
778 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
701 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,131 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
941 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
934 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,526 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,427 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,354 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Three Lakes Park & Nature Center
- Bryan Park and Nature Center
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Science Museum of Virginia
- Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
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.