Mechanicsville, VA
Living in Mechanicsville
Bikeability4
Walkability4
Commute60
Public Transit5
Affordability51
Public Safety83
Airports54
Hospitals52
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office25%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$241kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mechanicsville
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Hanover County17
Property Crime in Mechanicsville
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Hanover County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanicsville
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mechanicsville, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mechanicsville, VA
Grace Christian School
2 miles, SW
Atlee Christian Academy
2 miles, W
Victory Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Landmark Christian School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Mechanicsville, VA
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
4 miles, W
Virginia Union University
7 miles, SW
Virginia Commonwealth University
8 miles, SW
University of Richmond
11 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mechanicsville, VA
Children's Hospital of Richmond
7 miles, SW
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
7 miles, SW
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mechanicsville, VA
Richmond International Airport
9 miles, S
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
59 miles, SE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
69 miles, NW
Norfolk International Airport
81 miles, SE