The Town FilesShort Pump, Virginia
Community in Henrico County · population 30,626 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $568,900
- Household income
- $138,845
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 38.6
Short Pump is a community of 30,626 people in Henrico County, Virginia. The median home is worth $568,900, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more upscale than 90% of Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Virginia towns, better for cycling than 86% of Virginia towns.
How Short Pump ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Short Pump is worth $568,900, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $138,845, which is more affordable than 37% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,847 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Short Pump | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $568,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,847 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $138,845 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Short Pump
| People | Short Pump | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.7% | — |
| Work from home | 28.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Short Pump
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Short Pump since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 8, 1962 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 17, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 18, 2024.
Severe weather in Henrico County since 1996
Henrico County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Henrico County
Henrico County had 187,647 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,541 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Short Pump itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Towns near Short Pump
- Innsbrook, VA2.4 mi · 8,998 people · home $463,500
- Wyndham, VA2.5 mi · 11,087 people · home $703,000
- Tuckahoe, VA5.1 mi · 48,051 people · home $462,800
- Laurel, VA6.3 mi · 17,769 people · home $283,600
- Dumbarton, VA6.8 mi · 8,506 people · home $291,300
- Glen Allen, VA7.4 mi · 16,187 people · home $357,200
- Lakeside, VA8.4 mi · 12,203 people · home $288,200
- Bon Air, VA10.0 mi · 18,022 people · home $365,200
Short Pump questions
Is Short Pump, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Short Pump scores better for retirees than 63% of Virginia towns and quieter than 14%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Short Pump?
The median owner-occupied home in Short Pump is valued at $568,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $138,845, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,847 a month.
What is the weather like in Short Pump?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.3 inches of snow.
Does Short Pump get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Short Pump since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 8, 1962. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)