Chesterfield County

VA · Pop. 118,669 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chesterfield County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 118,669.

$/Acre: $3,995

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 83.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax5.7%

Cost of Living Index103

Median Household Income$35,831

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,995

Median Home Price$419K

Acres for Sale4244

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,621 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K262

Property Crime /100K160

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate