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Henrico County, Virginia

FIPS 51087

Juniper

Henrico County is in the highest 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 7% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 10% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$437,972

Higher than 89% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

57%

Higher than 62% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

83.4

Higher than 83% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Henrico County.

The basics

Total Population

335,744

Median Age

39.4

Population Density

1,436.65

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,565

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.71%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.05×

Higher than 81% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$88,783

Higher than 90% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,541

Higher than 93% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.9%

Higher than 63% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

46%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

20%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

40.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

86.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

13

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Henrico County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Henrico County?
The estimated median home value in Henrico County today is $437,972, higher than 89% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Henrico County?
The median annual property tax in Henrico County is $2,565, an effective rate of 0.71% of home value.
Is Henrico County expensive to live in?
Homes in Henrico County cost about 4.05× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Henrico County?
The median gross rent in Henrico County is $1,541 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Henrico County?
Home prices in Henrico County have moved 57% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Henrico County?
Henrico County has a population of 335,744, about 1,436.65 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.4.
What is the weather like in Henrico County?
Henrico County averages 58.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13 inches of snow a year.
Is Henrico County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Henrico County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.4 (higher than 83% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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