Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
North Chesterfield, VA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,500
Population
220,173
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Live in North Chesterfield and be mesmerized by its splendor
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Events
The city of North Chesterfield is one to be admired. It’s a sprawling area near Richmond, VA, and has quite a bit of shopping, restaurants, and park space to go around.
Residents renting an apartment in North Chesterfield enjoy its numerous retail opportunities. Stony Point Fashion Park is an upscale outdoor mall featuring retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Banana Republic, and Sur La Table. There’s also a number of restaurants in the mall as well as the surrounding area.
The James River partially bounds North Chesterfield on the north and east ends. Powhite Park is a wooded space near Richmond, known for its trails and beaver dams. For fresh produce and unique finds, locals look forward to The South of the James Market, a community farmers market inside Forest Hill Park.
Living here, you’ll have direct access to Interstate 95 and other major thoroughfares – plus the cultural attractions of Downtown Richmond. Area events that draw in large crowds include the annual beer expo and community jazz festival. The city is just north of the 8,000-acre Pocahontas State Park, which offers more than 60 miles of trails and lakes for fishing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,743
Average: $79,188
Education
59,558
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
115,429
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Chesterfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in North Chesterfield, VA is $1,503 for one bedroom, $1,925 for two bedrooms, and $2,276 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Chesterfield has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,503/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$2,363/month
1,579 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,518/month
930 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,026/month
1,255 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Chesterfield, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rockwood Park
- Forest Hill Park
- James River Parks
- Bensley Park
- Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
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.