Mechanicsville, Virginia
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 28% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US places
- top 3% for airport distance
- top 9% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 11% for cost of living
Mechanicsville is a mid-size city in Virginia with about 38,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and sales tax. It rates lower on property crime and cost of living.
Official websitemechanicsville.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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59%49%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.4 in3.3 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$91k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 11% of US places
Home Value$299k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 16% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 74% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.91%better than 48% of US places
Unemployment2.0%better than 68% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.8 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.8 inbetter than 62% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 16% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 24% of US places
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk28.4better than 91% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 37% of US places
School Quality42.8better than 20% of US places
Violent Crime875/100kbetter than 42% of US places
Property Crime2440/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Community
Population38,32896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.753rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2962nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+309th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.0%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.8%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.7%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 60% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 70% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.1%better than 57% of US places
Amenities Nearby30.53better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mechanicsville an affordable place to live?
- Mechanicsville is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 11% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mechanicsville?
- The median home value in Mechanicsville is $299k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mechanicsville?
- Median household income in Mechanicsville is $91k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mechanicsville?
- Median gross rent in Mechanicsville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mechanicsville safe?
- Mechanicsville is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 875/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 2440/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mechanicsville?
- Mechanicsville averages 79°F in July and 38°F in January, with 45.8 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mechanicsville?
- Public-school quality in Mechanicsville is below average, scoring better than 20% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mechanicsville?
- The average one-way commute in Mechanicsville is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)