Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rivers Edge Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bell Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Local Cup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
AMF Bowlero Mechanicsville
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (40) D-
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Fitness (7) F
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Divine Fitness
Gym
Body By Shelly Fit Kamp
Gym
Spotlight Acro and Cheer
Gym
Leah Husk Fitness
Gym
Pulse Barre Studio
Gym
Groceries (13) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Anna B's Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
HappyBottoms Cheesecakes and Desserts Bakery
Bakery
Lark Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Williams Bakery
Bakery
Capt Gregs Seafood
Seafood
Williams Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
American Meats
Butcher
Parks (35) F
Historic Pole Green Church Park
Park
Battlefield Green Playground
Playground
Mechanicsville Little League
Park
Hanover Ruritan Park
Park
Playground Area
Playground
Vawter Street Park
Park
Pole Green Park
Park
Glen Lea Elementry School Playground
Playground
Shops (96) C+
Home Makers Furniture Designs
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
All American Family Barbershop
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Laura D's Hair & Day Spa
Hairdresser
Muise Spa
Beauty
Dash In
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Nail Box
Beauty
KDR Convenience
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sassie Day Spa & Salon
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
Kim Nails
Beauty
Eyemart Express
Optician
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
Cutz for Guys
Hairdresser
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Top Nail
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Mechanicsville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Mechanicsville is 110/100 - which is 1% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C+

Mechanicsville crime rates are 2,220 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,951 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
269 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Mechanicsville is $77,291 - which is 17% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$77,291 B+
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Patient First
Clinic
Lee-Davis Medical Center
Clinic
Lee Family Dentistry
Dentist
Hanover Dermatology
Doctor
Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Virginia Oral Surgery
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Lee Davis Pediatrics
Doctor
Boyle Dentistry
Dentist
Renovaré MedSpa
Clinic
Mechanicsville Medical Center
Doctor
BetterMed Urgent Care
Clinic
Cold Harbor Family Medicine
Doctor
Virginia Family Dentistry
Dentist
Memorial Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Hanover Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Hanover County Fire / Emergency Medical Services East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 14
Fire Station
Monacell Orthodontics
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Mechanicsville home prices are $243,400 - which is 2% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$243,400 A
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A+

The Mechanicsville graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
89% A+
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (17) F
Stonewall Jackson Middle
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Mechanicsville Elementary
Grace Christian School
Atlee Christian Academy
Washington-Henry Elementary
Cold Harbor Elementary
Pole Green Elementary
Battlefield Park Elementary
Rural Point Elementary
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
Harvie Elementary
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Landmark Christian School
Glen Lea Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Lee Davis High
Grace Christian School
Landmark Christian School
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ratings D-

Mechanicsville has an overall rating of 51% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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Mechanicsville, VA Area Guide

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Mechanicsville Area Facts

  • Mechanicsville has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mechanicsville crime rates are 15% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Mechanicsville is 1% higher than the Virginia average

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Safe. Boring. Not Friendly. 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 29, 2019) Mechanicsville, VA is safe. No activities/events. Lots of farm land. People are not friendly if you were not born local. Houses overpriced. No real good restaurants or shopping. Good schools ~20 miles. Commute 30-40 minutes. ...Read More Read Less
Mechanicsville, VA - City Review 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I have been living in Mechanicsville, VA for over 10 years while working in Richmond, and I just love it. It is a short commute, but what a difference from coming from a large city to a small town atmosphere. The town is low-key and has safe communities with the low crime rate.

 ...Read More The weather is seasonal with moderate temperatures. Our area has a low air pollution rate that is 98% better than the rest of the country. Wonderful place to raise a family. The town has great schools with a high graduation rate. Greggs Woods Park has wooded trails and a nice safe place to take a hike.

Real estate can be a bit pricey as the household income in Mechanicsville is above average. The area is densely populated, but not a lot of racial diversity. There is local shopping but limited if you like a lot of variety. Not much nightlife or evening entertainment as the area is more family oriented. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mechanicsville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Historic Pole Green Church Park
      Battlefield Green Playground
      Mechanicsville Little League
      Hanover Ruritan Park
      Playground Area
      Vawter Street Park
      Pole Green Park
      Glen Lea Elementry School Playground

      Entertainment

      AMF Bowlero Mechanicsville

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Cook Out
      Arby's
      Domino's
      Taco Bell
      Papa John's
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mechanicsville? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Mechanicsville.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mechanicsville? The cost of living in Mechanicsville is 110/100 - which is 1% higher than Virginia.
      Mechanicsville
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mechanicsville? Mechanicsville crime rates are 2,220, which are 15% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,220 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mechanicsville? The median income in Mechanicsville is $77,291 which is 17% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $77,29140% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,82123% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      69% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Mechanicsville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Memorial Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Gene Ross
      Lee Davis Pediatrics
      Hanover Dermatology
      Mechanicsville Medical Center
      Cold Harbor Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Mechanicsville home prices? Mechanicsville home prices are $243,400 - which is 2% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $243,40032% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24932% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Mechanicsville have good schools? The Mechanicsville graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      89%

      85% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Mechanicsville a good place to live? Mechanicsville has an overall rating of 51% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      4 total surveys

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