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Living in
Short Pump.
Short Pump 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 Short Pump
If you're considering Short Pump, understand you're looking at a prosperous suburban area that functions as an edge city for Richmond rather than a destination neighborhood with distinct character. The median household income exceeds $132,000 and nearly 74% of residents hold college degrees, which shapes the feel—stable, professional, family-oriented. Housing is expensive for the region, with median home values around $569,000 and rental availability tight, so affordability could be a real constraint depending on your budget.
Short Pump at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
24.7%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Short Pump: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Short Pump, the largest foreign-born group is from India (44.9%), and 7.8% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
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% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Short Pump
In Short Pump, rent runs 17% above the VA average, and home values are 48% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,213
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Short Pump and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Henrico County, which includes Short Pump, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Short Pump: Henrico County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Henrico County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Short Pump 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
Commute21.8 min avg
How Short Pump residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Short Pump, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 89 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 Short Pump, 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 Short Pump, 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
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Henrico County, which includes Short Pump, 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
Climate85°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Short Pump has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.9"
Annual Snowfall
14.7"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 3.29" |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 3.79" |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.41" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.24" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.29" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.91" |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.19" |
| Oct | 69°F | 48°F | 3.69" |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 3.72" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Short Pump
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Short Pump's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Richmond
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Richmond
Cjw Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Richmond
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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Short Pump
Short Pump's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 75.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
75.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Short Pump
Private for-profit · 4-year · 232 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 31% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Virginia Commonwealth University
11.2 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
11 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (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, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Short Pump
Short Pump has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
21 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
33 mi awayGreen Springs
National Park Site
41 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
45 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
53 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
56 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Short Pump
Twin Hickory Area Library
5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen
Cities Near Short Pump
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Short Pump FAQ
Is Short Pump, Virginia affordable?⌄
Short Pump's median rent is $1,847/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $138,845/year. Median home value is $568,900.
Is Short Pump, Virginia safe?⌄
Short Pump 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 Short Pump, Virginia?⌄
Henrico County, which includes Short Pump, 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 Short Pump, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Short Pump is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,847/month and median household income is $138,845/year. The median home value is $568,900. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Short Pump, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Short Pump is 22 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