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Henrico County

VA · Pop. 334,434 · Urban County

44/100Homestead Score

Henrico County, Virginia covers 234 square miles with a population of 334,434 and a density of 1429.2 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $334,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.72% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 213-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.8°F and average winter lows of 30.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. John Randolph Medical Center is 9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.72%
Growing Season: 213 days
Broadband: 99.3%
Density: 1429.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 213-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.72% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • John Randolph Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 1429.2 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Henrico County, VA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
44/100
Median home price
$334k
Property tax
0.72%
Growing season
213 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
43.6"
Broadband
99.3%
Nearest hospital
John Randolph Medical Center, 9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.72%
Median Household Income$86,397
Poverty Rate8.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$334K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season213 days
Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
Avg Summer High87.8°F
Avg Winter Low30.1°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Corn, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado9/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalJohn Randolph Medical Center (9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Henrico County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Henrico County?
Henrico County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 213-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.8°F, and average winter lows of 30.1°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $334,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.72%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
John Randolph Medical Center is 9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 5 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.