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Living in
East Highland Park.
East Highland Park is an unincorporated community in Henrico County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in East Highland Park
Living in East Highland Park means settling into a quietly stable corner of Henrico County where you're close enough to Richmond's job market without being trapped in urban chaos. The median household income sits around $64,681 with a median home value of $229,200, making it genuinely affordable compared to surrounding areas—housing won't drain your finances, and rent averages $1,318 a month if you're not ready to buy. The job market is solid with a 3.3% unemployment rate, and your commute to most Richmond employers averages just 23 minutes, which is the kind of reasonable you can actually live with long-term.
East Highland Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Foreign-Born
5.1%
Broadband Internet
84.9%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.1% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in East Highland Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Highland Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (18.1%), and 3.4% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.4%
of households
Married Couples
29.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in East Highland Park
In East Highland Park, rent runs 17% below the VA average, and home values are 40% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,510
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $273,961 (May 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in East Highland Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Henrico County, which includes East Highland Park, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
East Highland Park: Henrico County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Henrico County (county-wide) · Annual averages
East Highland Park is about 5% of Henrico County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What East Highland Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Richmond, VA metro area
Commute23.6 min avg
How East Highland Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Highland Park, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 90 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Henrico County Police Department, which covers East Highland Park, runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
158.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,805.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Henrico County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Henrico County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Henrico County, which includes East Highland Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $280,500 |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,540 |
| 2023 | 8 | Flash Flood | $12,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Heavy Rain | $97,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Heavy Rain | $11,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2018 | 30 | Heavy Rain | $54,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Henrico County, county-wide
East Highland Park is about 5% of Henrico County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Henrico County, which includes East Highland Park, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Henrico County, county-wide
East Highland Park is about 5% of Henrico County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Highland Park has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
8.8"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
74
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.23" |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.00" |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.18" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.00" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.37" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.90" |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.06" |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Highland Park
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Highland Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Richmond
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Richmond
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Mechanicsville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Highland Park
East Highland Park's student/teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Highland Park (within 15 miles)
Virginia Commonwealth University
3.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,753 students · in-state tuition $17,490 · 68% graduate · median earnings $64,442 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,980 students · in-state tuition $67,840 · 86% graduate · median earnings $92,362 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,660 · 41% graduate · median earnings $44,816 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
8.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 232 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 31% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Highland Park
East Highland Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
9 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
27 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
44 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
49 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayGreen Springs
National Park Site
53 mi awayCities Near East Highland Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to East Highland Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
East Highland Park FAQ
Is East Highland Park, Virginia affordable?⌄
East Highland Park's median rent is $1,318/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $64,681/year. Median home value is $229,200.
Is East Highland Park, Virginia safe?⌄
East Highland Park is policed by the Henrico County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 159 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1806 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Highland Park, Virginia?⌄
Henrico County, which includes East Highland Park, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Highland Park, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in East Highland Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,318/month and median household income is $64,681/year. The median home value is $229,200. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Highland Park, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in East Highland Park is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from