RANK #459 / 996 · POP 333,120 · VA
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.9%
Henrico County, Virginia, one of the oldest counties in the United States, wraps around the city of Richmond to its west, north, and east. The county is known for communities like Short Pump and Innsbrook, which have been recognized for their quality of life. Commuting options include a bus network, and Richmond International Airport is located within the county. Henrico offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, with numerous parks, recreation facilities, and access to the James River.
Life in Henrico County blends suburban living with access to urban amenities. The county's public schools are recognized for their academic programs, including five International Baccalaureate schools. Recent economic developments show investment in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and data centers, contributing to job growth and a diverse economy. The county also focuses on developing public spaces and walkable neighborhoods.
Well below national median
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
Meta Henrico Data Center
Meta Platforms, Inc.
|
$1,700M | Operating |
|
Iron Mountain Data Center Campus (RCH-1 through RCH-4)
Iron Mountain
|
$1,000M | Under Construction |
|
Hourigan Data Center Campus
Hourigan
|
$500M | Proposed |
|
Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center (RIC 4)
Amazon
|
$100M | Operating |
|
Eaton Manufacturing Expansion
Eaton
|
$50M | Planned |
|
Darbytown Storage Pilot Project (Battery Storage)
Dominion Energy
|
$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Henrico County has a Boom Town Index score of 54/100, ranking #459 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.5% and a median household income of $82,424, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Henrico County is $309,700 with median rent at $1,380/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2661, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.4% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.5%. Home values changed +1.1% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.49% of Henrico County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.