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Living in
Wyndham.
Wyndham 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 Wyndham
Wyndham is a community of 12,084 people in Virginia. The median household income is $235,886, median rent runs about $2,258 per month, and median home values are around $703,000. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wyndham at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Foreign-Born
26.6%
Broadband Internet
99.1%
of households
Population Growth
+14.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Wyndham: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wyndham, the largest foreign-born group is from India (61.6%), and 14.2% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
29.7%
of residents
65 and Older
10.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
9.3%
of households
Married Couples
83.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
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 43% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Wyndham
In Wyndham, rent runs 43% above the VA average, and home values are 83% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
7.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,186
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Wyndham and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Henrico County, which includes Wyndham, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Wyndham: Henrico County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Henrico County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Wyndham is about 4% of Henrico County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Wyndham 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
Commute26.5 min avg
How Wyndham residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wyndham, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 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 Wyndham, 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 Wyndham, 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
Wyndham is about 4% 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 Wyndham, 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
Wyndham is about 4% of Henrico County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wyndham 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 Wyndham
Uninsured
0.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wyndham's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Richmond
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Richmond
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wyndham
Wyndham's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 84.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
84.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wyndham (within 15 miles)
Virginia Commonwealth University
13.1 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
13.6 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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wyndham
Wyndham has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
22 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
35 mi awayGreen Springs
National Park Site
40 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
42 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
51 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
58 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayCities Near Wyndham
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Wyndham FAQ
Is Wyndham, Virginia affordable?⌄
Wyndham's median rent is $2,258/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $235,250/year. Median home value is $703,000.
Is Wyndham, Virginia safe?⌄
Wyndham 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 Wyndham, Virginia?⌄
Henrico County, which includes Wyndham, 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 Wyndham, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Wyndham is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,258/month and median household income is $235,250/year. The median home value is $703,000. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wyndham, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Wyndham is 27 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