Mechanicsville, VA—23111

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mechanicsville, VA is $2,190, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mechanicsville, VA is 1-bedrooms: $1,170, 2-bedrooms: $1,590, 3-bedrooms: $2,260, 4-bedrooms: $2,590. The most common rental property sizes in Mechanicsville, VA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 38.6% and 30.8% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mechanicsville, VA has a population of 37,700, which has increased by 3.1% over the past 5 years. Mechanicsville, VA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.5% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mechanicsville, VA is a predominantly white area, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mechanicsville, VA is black, making up 7.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.8% of the population in Mechanicsville, VA, and this percentage has increased by 11.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mechanicsville, VA under the Section 8 program is 8.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Mechanicsville, VA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.