What are the schools like in Tuckahoe, VA?

Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe?

The median household income in Tuckahoe, VA is $89,920 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Tuckahoe, VA?

Tuckahoe has an average high temperature of 47.2°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Tuckahoe, VA affordable or expensive?

Tuckahoe's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tuckahoe is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $396,300 and the median rent is $1,388 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tuckahoe, VA?

Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe, VA a Good Place to Live?

Tuckahoe is a small city of 48,049 in Virginia, with a median household income of $89,920 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tuckahoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tuckahoe 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

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

Metric	Tuckahoe, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$396,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,388	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,920	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tuckahoe'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

Tuckahoe 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	Tuckahoe, 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	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tuckahoe sees average highs of 47.2°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 14.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tuckahoe, VA
Average High — January	47.2°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	14.7"

Demographics

Metric	Tuckahoe, VA	National Avg
Population	48,049	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	5.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Innsbrook, VA 5 mi Dumbarton, VA 5 mi Bon Air, VA 5 mi Short Pump, VA 5 mi Laurel, VA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Tuckahoe

Tuckahoe, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

23229 23238

Tuckahoe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tuckahoe, VA affordable or expensive?

Tuckahoe's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tuckahoe roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $396,300 and median rent is $1,388/month.

What is the crime rate in Tuckahoe, VA?

Tuckahoe'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 Tuckahoe?

Public schools in Tuckahoe 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. 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tuckahoe, VA a good place to live?

Tuckahoe, VA has a population of 48,049, a median household income of $89,920, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Tuckahoe?

Tuckahoe averages 47.2°F in January and 88.7°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 Tuckahoe?

Tuckahoe, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 23229, 23238.

What is the population of Tuckahoe?

The population of Tuckahoe, Virginia is 48,049 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tuckahoe?

Key numbers for living in Tuckahoe: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $396,300, median household income $89,920, 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 Tuckahoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.