What are the schools like in Short Pump, VA?

Short Pump is served primarily by Henrico County Public Schools. The district operates 46 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Short Pump?

The median household income in Short Pump, VA is $130,899 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Short Pump, VA?

Short Pump has an average high temperature of 46.8°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.7 inches.

Short Pump, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Short Pump, VA affordable or expensive?

Short Pump's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Short Pump is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $514,900 and the median rent is $1,750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Short Pump, VA?

Short Pump has a violent crime rate of 201.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2444.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Short Pump, VA a Good Place to Live?

Short Pump is a small city of 28,400 in Virginia, with a median household income of $130,899 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Short Pump stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Short Pump is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Short Pump city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Short Pump's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Short Pump costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Short Pump, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$514,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,899	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Short Pump's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

201.6 /100k

Property Crime

2444.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Short Pump is served primarily by Henrico County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Short Pump, VA	National Avg
School District	Henrico County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	46	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	74.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Short Pump sees average highs of 46.8°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 14.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Short Pump, VA
Average High — January	46.8°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	14.7"

Demographics

Metric	Short Pump, VA	National Avg
Population	28,400	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	26.3%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Short Pump

Short Pump, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23233

Short Pump vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Short Pump, VA affordable or expensive?

Short Pump's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Short Pump roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $514,900 and median rent is $1,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Short Pump, VA?

Short Pump's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2444.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Short Pump?

Public schools in Short Pump are operated by Henrico County Public Schools. The district has 46 elementary, 12 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 74.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Short Pump, VA a good place to live?

Short Pump, VA has a population of 28,400, a median household income of $130,899, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Short Pump?

Short Pump averages 46.8°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 14.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Short Pump?

Short Pump, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23233.

What is the population of Short Pump?

The population of Short Pump, Virginia is 28,400 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Short Pump?

Key numbers for living in Short Pump: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $514,900, median household income $130,899, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Short Pump side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.