Located just ten miles outside of Downtown Richmond, Tuckahoe offers a quieter lifestyle without being too far from the city.
Trails surround lakes and ponds in Tuckahoe with easily walkable trails for residents to enjoy.
The University of Richmond is right next to Tuckahoe for easy access to education.
Shopping centers in Tuckahoe house shops and restaurants that locals frequent.
Tuckahoe Public Park has a shaded playground and trails along the creek.

Tuckahoe, VA Area Guide

A lush, suburban area just a few miles from Richmond

River Shopping Outdoors

Tuckahoe is an expansive area located 11 miles west of Richmond spanning north of the James River. This historic area is packed full of suburban charm and exciting opportunities. People are drawn to Tuckahoe for its top-notch schools, sprawling green spaces, resort-like golf courses, and modern amenities. The University of Richmond borders the eastern corner of town as well, making the city an ideal location for students and staff. With James River serving as Tuckahoe’s southern border and several parks like Rockwood Park and Pocahontas State Park nearby, residents have endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. For those more interested in shopping and dining, Tuckahoe has you covered as well. The Regency Square, a bustling mall home to over a hundred stores, and shopping centers located along the main roads provide plenty of dining and shopping choices. The other parts of Tuckahoe are known for their lush, suburban landscape. Moderately priced apartments and single-family houses for rent are hidden amongst the dense tree cover, making Tuckahoe a scenic spot.

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The University of Richmond is right next to Tuckahoe for easy access to education.

Shopping centers in Tuckahoe house shops and restaurants that locals frequent.

Tuckahoe Public Park has a shaded playground and trails along the creek.

Homes in Tuckahoe are surrounded by tall trees.

The Country Club of Virginia offers members various amenities and high-quality service.

Ukrop's Market Hall offers dine-in, carry-out, preprepared entrees and fresh baked goods.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$91,471

Average: $125,705

Education

21,003

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

24,415

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Tuckahoe has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

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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.