Henrico · Established suburb
Short Pump & West Henrico
Greater Richmond's suburban retail and family hub. Henrico County Public Schools, Short Pump Town Center, and almost every errand inside ten minutes. Henrico's $0.83 rate, deep resale inventory, and the newest housing stock in the metro.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · By Miles Agee, Realtor®
The Numbers
What Short Pump & West Henrico actually costs
Median range
$450K-$700K
Walk score
28
Typical commute
20 min
Tax rate
$0.83 / $100
School district
Henrico County PS
County
Henrico
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 Short Pump & West Henrico trades away
Cookie-cutter suburban development in some areas. Traffic on Broad Street and Route 288 during rush hour. Limited walkability -- you're driving everywhere. Higher price point than eastern Henrico.
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 Short Pump & West Henrico
What You Get
Housing stock and daily life
What is on the market here
- Move-in-ready homes, roughly 5 to 15 years old
- New construction where you pick finishes
What this zone is built around
- Shopping and everyday convenience
- Restaurants, bars, and nightlife
What a Tuesday night looks like
- Errands done without a second trip
- Practice, school, and a pediatrician close in
- A restaurant you did not have to plan around
Is It For You
Who Short Pump & West Henrico tends to fit
Family with young kids
Henrico County Public Schools, Short Pump Town Center, and every errand you can think of within 10 minutes. Check ratings on Niche and GreatSchools and verify zoning by address.
Family with teenagers
Henrico County schools, every restaurant chain and local spot you need, and activities for teens. Short Pump gives families everything in one place.
You and your partner
If dining out and easy errands matter more than walkability, Short Pump delivers. Henrico's $0.83 rate against the city's $1.20 is about $1,665 a year on a $450,000 assessment. Modern homes, low maintenance.
Relocating for work
Every convenience within a 10-minute drive. Henrico taxes, strong resale, and modern homes. The practical choice for people who prioritize daily ease over urban energy.
Not sure Short Pump & West Henrico is your zone?
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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.