Here's what it costs to live in Mechanicsville, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, while the typical home is valued around $351,000. Households earn a median of $98,595 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$98,595
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,724
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$351,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,683
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,471
Per month
Avg Home Value
$382,780
Census ACS
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.1%
What is the cost of living index for Mechanicsville?
The cost of living index for Mechanicsville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Mechanicsville?
The median gross rent in Mechanicsville is $1,724 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Mechanicsville?
The median household income in Mechanicsville is $98,595 per year.
What is the median home value in Mechanicsville?
The median home value in Mechanicsville is $351,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Mechanicsville?
Air quality data for Mechanicsville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Mechanicsville?
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
