Real Estate Investing in Henrico, Virginia (23230)

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Henrico County • Population: 8,304 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 23230 (Henrico, VA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $425,413
Avg Monthly Rent $1,822
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $73,024
% Renters 62.1%

Market Analysis: 23230 Henrico

ZIP 23230 inside Henrico County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $425K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 23230 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Nearby ZIPs in Henrico have seen price recovery that 23230 has not matched. Henrico County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Put differently, 8,304 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

New investors are better served looking at Henrico's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 23230. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Henrico:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 64/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,822/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Richmond, VA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
31 days
Average time to sell
Average
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Richmond, VA metro data
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Property Strategy for 23230

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
5.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+7.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$106,087/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $202,214 $1,670 5.9% +5.9% $202,214
2BR $395,978 $1,830 3.3% +5.8% $197,989
3BR $433,215 $2,290 3.8% +7.5% $144,405
4BR $424,349 $2,820 4.8% +7.8% $106,087

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$450K$391K$332K$273K$214K$155KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,940$1,819$1,697$1,576$1,454$1,333Jan 2020May 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 23230 Compare?

Metric 23230 Henrico Richmond, VA Virginia
Home Value $425,413 $414,762 N/A $403,170
5-Year CAGR 5.4% 5.7% N/A 6.4%
Avg Rent $1,822 $1,742 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.3% 3.4% - -
💡 Why Invest in 23230? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

62% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.4%
Moderate

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $425,413
Monthly Rent $1,822
Price-to-Rent 19.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.1%
Cap Rate 3.3%
5-Year IRR 8.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -4.5% ▼
3-Year CAGR +0.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
8.5%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.4%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 23230

Population: 8,304

💰 Median Household Income
$73,024
This area
$73,024
State
$80,295
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
62.1%
This area
62.1%
State
25.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
-18.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
52.7%
This area
52.7%
State
4.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
37.0 years
This area
37.0 years
State
9.9 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
8.5%
This area
8.5%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 68.8%
Black/African American 13.7%
Other/Mixed 11.2%
Hispanic/Latino 9.2%
Asian 6.3%
👶 Under 18
9.5%
This area
9.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
12.8%
This area
12.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.9%
This area
8.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 23230

B+ Avg School Grade
5 Schools
14.1:1 Avg Class Size
$21,203 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Thomas Jefferson High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
778 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
💰
$22,807 Per Student
A Very Good

Charles M. Johnson Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
396 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
B Good

Richmond Technical Center

📚 Grade N Elementary Limited Data
💰
$22,807 Per Student
B Good
💰
$22,807 Per Student
C+ Average

THRIVE ACADEMY

📚 Grade N Elementary Limited Data
💰
$22,807 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A Very Good

Albert Hill Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 3400 Patterson Ave, Richmond
👥
494 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$22,807 Per Student
A Very Good

Crestview Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 1901 Charles St, Richmond
👥
375 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
A Very Good

Lakeside Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 6700 Cedar Croft St, Richmond
👥
414 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Dumbarton Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 9000 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond
👥
620 Students
👨‍🏫
15.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 3021 Maplewood Ave, Richmond
👥
232 Students
👨‍🏫
19.3:1 Class Size
💰
$22,807 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 2,282 Off-Campus Students
D
Fortis College-Richmond
399 students · 0.4 mi
C
Union Presbyterian Seminary
173 students · 2.4 mi
B+
University of Richmond
3,776 students · 2.7 mi
C
Virginia Union University
1,662 students · 2.8 mi
C+
Virginia Commonwealth University
28,238 students · 3.3 mi
C
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
7,707 students · 3.6 mi
D
Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing
79 students · 4.3 mi
D
Empire Beauty School-Richmond
70 students · 4.6 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,282 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is housing expensive in Henrico, VA?

The median home value in Henrico, VA is roughly $425K. That puts it reasonable relative to the VA statewide average.

What is the tenant pool like in Henrico, VA?

The renter base in Henrico, VA is reasonable for the $1,822/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What are vacancy rates like in Henrico, VA?

Occupancy in Henrico, VA runs reliable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,822/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is VA a landlord-friendly state?

Rental owners in Henrico, VA deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Henrico, VA?

Most investors in Henrico, VA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

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