Living in Mechanicsville (Virginia)
Mechanicsville (Virginia) is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 36,348 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 1%, #34 of 8,006), single parents (top 1%, #37 of 6,237), low-income families (top 1%, #59 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mechanicsville (Virginia)
- It is part of Greater Richmond, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 34 min and sets around 22:55; in late June it sets around 2:34.
How Mechanicsville (Virginia) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 74 | #96 of 11,898 | #3 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #83 of 9,771 | #3 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 74 | #59 of 8,006 | #3 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 78 | #37 of 6,237 | #3 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,446 of 9,474 | #65 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #903 of 9,474 | #49 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,527 of 10,762 | #111 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #788 of 4,537 | #45 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #929 of 4,444 | #46 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,169 of 3,053 | #51 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #311 of 7,271 | #13 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #118 of 6,227 | #20 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #1,185 of 3,933 | #42 of 93 | Map |
| Student | 64 | #1,435 of 2,119 | #36 of 44 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #34 of 8,006 | #3 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #151 of 12,111 | #3 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #1,367 of 4,114 | #52 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #1,038 of 7,271 | #71 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #937 of 9,474 | #63 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,276 of 18,063 | #299 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #12,595 of 16,523 | #320 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #7,789 of 18,063 | #229 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #2,761 of 16,523 | #93 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,222 of 21,167 | #74 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #277 of 12,111 | #12 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #3,639 of 6,413 | #112 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #629 of 12,111 | #58 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,287 of 4,750 | #51 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Highland Park 4 km
- Chamberlayne 5 km
- Highland Springs 8 km
- Lakeside (Virginia) 9 km
- Montrose (Virginia) 10 km
- Richmond (Virginia) 10 km
- Dumbarton 10 km
- Laurel (Virginia) 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.