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Mechanicsville, Virginia

Introduction to Mechanicsville, Virginia

Mechanicsville, Virginia is 6 miles NE of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Hanover county. The town is part of the Richmond - Petersburg metro area. The population of Mechanicsville is 30,464.

Mechanicsville History

Mechanicsville has been associated with a few major battles during the American Civil War. The first was the Battle of Beaver Dam Creek. It started on June 26, 1862, towards the east of Mechanicsville. This was the second in a series of battles known as the Seven Days Battles, which were fought during the American Civil War. The third battle, of the Seven Days Battles, was the Battle of Gaines' Mill which also took place east of Mechanicsville. The Battle of Cold Harbor was the other major battle fought near Mechanicsville.

Mechanicsville and nearby Attractions

  • Old Hickory Commercial Park
  • Rural Point
  • Cold Harbor Village Shopping Center
  • Westhaven Lake
  • Opossum Creek
  • Historic Polegreen Church

Things To Do In Mechanicsville

Since a number of important battles of the American Civil War were fought near Mechanicsville, the area has several historic sites and museums which take visitors into that era. In addition, Richmond, which is a few miles away, has a number of interesting attractions including parks, gardens, museums, historic sites, and monuments.

Mechanicsville Transportation

Richmond International Airport is nearby.

Mechanicsville Higher Education

The nearest centers for higher education include Virginia Commonwealth University, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and University of Richmond.

High Points

Mechanicsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMechanicsville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMechanicsville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Mechanicsville Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Mechanicsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Mechanicsville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Mechanicsville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Mechanicsville, VA

Comparing Mechanicsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population73
Age of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men69
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens52
Male Share of the Population48
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work15
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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