Powhatan · Rural and land
Powhatan
Rural living at a moderate price point. Powhatan offers acreage, privacy, and a country pace of life within reach of the Richmond metro. The affordable alternative to Goochland's estates.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · By Miles Agee, Realtor®
The Numbers
What Powhatan actually costs
Median range
$375K-$500K
Walk score
5
Typical commute
40 min
Tax rate
$0.78 / $100
School district
Powhatan County PS
County
Powhatan
Walk score and commute are representative averages for the zone, not for a single address. The tax rate is the locality rate per $100 of assessed value and is reset annually.
The Honest Part
What Powhatan trades away
40+ minute commute to downtown. Very limited commercial infrastructure -- you're driving to Midlothian or Short Pump for most things. Rural means rural: limited internet options in some areas, volunteer fire departments.
Most zone pages skip this part. Every place in Greater Richmond gives something up, and knowing which thing before you tour is worth more than another photo gallery.
On the Ground
Communities inside Powhatan
What You Get
Housing stock and daily life
What is on the market here
- Land and acreage
- New construction where you pick finishes
What this zone is built around
- Quiet streets and privacy
- Parks, trails, and outdoor access
What a Tuesday night looks like
- Nothing at all, on purpose
Is It For You
Who Powhatan tends to fit
Family with young kids
Land, space, and a tight-knit community. Powhatan gives your kids room to roam. Lower taxes than the city and a rural lifestyle that's hard to find this close to a metro area.
Family with teenagers
If your family wants space, animals, and land, Powhatan delivers at prices below Goochland. Rural character with access to Route 288 for getting into the metro when needed.
Relocating for work
Country living 40 minutes from downtown. If you work from home and want acreage, quiet, and lower taxes, Powhatan is the affordable alternative to Goochland.
You and your partner
Acreage and privacy at a lower price point than Goochland. Powhatan is for people who want land and quiet without the luxury estate price tag.
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Pricing, tax rates, walk scores, and commute figures on this page are representative for the zone as of 2026-09-06 and change regularly. Verify with current MLS data, the locality assessor, and a licensed Realtor before making purchase or sale decisions. School information should be verified through Niche, GreatSchools, or the official school district. MAMS does not steer clients by race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.