Real Estate Investing in Highland Springs, Virginia (23075)

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Henrico County • Population: 8,235 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 23075 (Highland Springs, VA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $260,239
Avg Monthly Rent $1,666
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $45,806
% Renters 41.0%

Market Analysis: 23075 Highland Springs

Turning to rents, ZIP 23075 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $260K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Turning to rents, the numbers look inviting — $260K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 23075 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Regionally, 23075 sits on the difficult end of the VA spectrum. The a viable market for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Employment concentration in 23075 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

The 23075 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Highland Springs:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,666/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 23075

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
5.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+13.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$77,480/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $209,499 $1,540 5.3% +13.7% $104,749
3BR $251,280 $1,950 5.6% +10.4% $83,760
4BR $309,922 $2,410 5.6% +8.6% $77,480

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$275K$237K$198K$159K$121K$82KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,754$1,728$1,702$1,676$1,650$1,624Oct 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 23075 Compare?

Metric 23075 Highland Springs Richmond, VA Virginia
Home Value $260,239 $260,239 N/A $403,170
5-Year CAGR 7.8% 7.8% N/A 6.4%
Avg Rent $1,666 $1,666 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.0% 5.0% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 41% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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PMI Richmond offers residential and commercial property management services, including marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and accounting. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.0%
Fair
5yr Growth
+7.8%
Strong

📉 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 $260,239
Monthly Rent $1,666
Price-to-Rent 13.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.7%
Cap Rate 5.0%
5-Year IRR 12.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.0%). 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
7.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.8%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 23075

Population: 8,235

💰 Median Household Income
$45,806
This area
$45,806
State
$80,295
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
41.0%
This area
41.0%
State
25.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.9%
This area
2.9%
State
-18.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
21.5%
This area
21.5%
State
4.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.5 years
This area
36.5 years
State
9.9 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.8%
This area
7.8%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 62.9%
White 30.2%
Other/Mixed 6.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
👶 Under 18
22.6%
This area
22.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.1%
This area
16.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
15.5%
This area
15.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 23075

B Avg School Grade
7 Schools
14.0:1 Avg Class Size
$14,785 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Fair Oaks Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
357 Students
👨‍🏫
10.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
A Very Good

Highland Springs Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
483 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
B Good

Highland Springs High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,990 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$14,785 Per Student
C+ Average

Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs

📚 Grade N Elementary Limited Data
💰
$14,785 Per Student
C Below Average

Adult Education Center

📚 Grade N Elementary Limited Data
💰
$14,785 Per Student
C Below Average

General Academic Development

📚 Grade N Elementary Limited Data
💰
$14,785 Per Student
C Below Average

ISEAP Program

📚 Grade N Elementary Limited Data
💰
$14,785 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 2,282 Off-Campus Students
C
Virginia Union University
1,662 students · 7.4 mi
C+
Virginia Commonwealth University
28,238 students · 7.5 mi
C
Union Presbyterian Seminary
173 students · 7.6 mi
C
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
31 students · 9.3 mi
D
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
527 students · 9.3 mi
D
Fortis College-Richmond
399 students · 9.7 mi
C
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
7,707 students · 10.6 mi
D
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
374 students · 12.0 mi

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Should investors worry about vacancy in Highland Springs, VA?

Vacancy risk in Highland Springs, VA is elevated. That supports stable cash flow for typical rental holds.

What is the best play in Highland Springs, VA?

The best-fit strategy in Highland Springs, VA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the average home sale price in Highland Springs, VA?

Highland Springs, VA median home values land near $260K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,666/mo-per-month rentals.

Is Highland Springs, VA good for landlords?

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

Is Highland Springs in VA worth investing in?

Highland Springs, VA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $260K and rents near $1,666/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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