Real Estate Investing in Chesterfield County, Virginia

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14 ZIP codes • Population: 436,484

Should you buy in Chesterfield County, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $435,235
Avg Monthly Rent $1,878
ZIP Codes 14

Investing in Chesterfield County Real Estate

Across Chesterfield County's 14 ZIPs, the picture is subdued β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Chesterfield County sits firmly in that category.

Demographics in Chesterfield show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$435,235
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,878
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Richmond, VA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
31 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Chesterfield County

18 Colleges 54,072 Students 3,355 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Virginia Commonwealth University
4-Year Public Β· 28,238 students
πŸ“ ~1,073 students rent off-campus
C+
Virginia State University
4-Year Public Β· 5,190 students
C
Brightpoint Community College
2-Year Public Β· 9,023 students
πŸ“ ~1,073 students rent off-campus
C
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
2-Year Public Β· 7,707 students
πŸ“ ~1,209 students rent off-campus
C
Lotus Professional College
4-Year For-Profit Β· 161 students
C
Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
Vocational For-Profit Β· 77 students
C
Union Presbyterian Seminary
4-Year Private Β· 173 students
C
Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 36 students
C
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
2-Year Private Β· 31 students
C
Virginia Union University
4-Year Private Β· 1,662 students
C
Southside College of Health Sciences
2-Year Private Β· 91 students
D
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
4-Year Private Β· 527 students
D
Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Vocational Public Β· 79 students
D
Chester Career College
2-Year For-Profit Β· 147 students
D
Empire Beauty School-Midlothian
Vocational For-Profit Β· 87 students
D
Empire Beauty School-Richmond
Vocational For-Profit Β· 70 students
D
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
2-Year For-Profit Β· 374 students
D
Fortis College-Richmond
2-Year For-Profit Β· 399 students

Investor Insight: With 3,355 students living off-campus, Chesterfield County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Chesterfield County

ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chesterfield County

Does, VA make sense for an investment property?

Our data puts, VA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $435K and rents around $1,878/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, VA?

, VA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader VA rental market.

What is the tenant pool like in, VA?

, VA offers a even-keeled renter base at the $1,878/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is VA a landlord-friendly state?

For rental operators, VA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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