City profile
Mechanicsville, VA
Richmond city · Population 38,683
Mechanicsville is a town in Richmond city, VA with about 38,683 residents and a typical home value near $351,000. It is 8 miles from Richmond, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
211
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$351,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,173
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 54/100
Top hazards: Drought, Earthquake, Hurricane
Nearest major airport
9 mi to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 82% Democratic / 16% Republican
Community
Population
38,683
Black population
8.4%
County
Richmond city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 38,683 residents
- Typical home value about $351,000
- 8 miles from Richmond, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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