Cost of Living in Mechanicsville, VA
Population: 38,437 • 2026 Data
$97,569
Median Household Income
+26% vs national
$1,645
Median Monthly Rent
+22% vs national
$323,600
Median Home Value
-5% vs national
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Mechanicsville
The median home value in Mechanicsville, VA is $323,600. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,645, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,558.
Rent-to-income ratio: 20.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Mechanicsville, VA is $97,569. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%, with a labor force of 20,719 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.