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Short Pump, Virginia real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Short Pump, VA (Henrico County) — Census median home value $543,000, county listing prices up about 1.0% over the past year.
Short Pump, VA is in Henrico County, Virginia — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 28,177, with a median household income of $132,194. Census data puts Short Pump's median home value at $543,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Henrico County's current median listing price runs $429,234, up about 1.0% over the past year.
At a glance
Short Pump market snapshot
Population
28,177
Median Household Income
$132,194
Median Home Value (city)
$543,000
Median Listing Price (Henrico County)
$429,234
Median Gross Rent
$1,804/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Short Pump's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $543,000. Separately, Henrico County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $429,234. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Henrico County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.94% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Short Pump has an estimated population of 28,177 and a median household income of $132,194, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Short Pump's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Short Pump, VA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Short Pump's median home value at $543,000. Henrico County's current median listing price runs $429,234, up about 1.0% over the past year.
What is the population of Short Pump, VA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Short Pump's population at approximately 28,177.
What's the median rent in Short Pump, VA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Short Pump at approximately $1,804 per month.
What is the median household income in Short Pump, VA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Short Pump at approximately $132,194.
Is the Short Pump housing market growing?
Henrico County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.94% annual change in 2025.
Is Short Pump, VA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Short Pump's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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