Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Henrico Theatre
Cinema
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Grand Lodge of Virginia Library and Museum
Museum
Dabbs House Museum
Museum
AMF Bowlero Mechanicsville
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (5) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Highland Springs Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Curves
Gym
Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Shoppers Value Foods
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Sistar Seafood
Seafood
Lidl
Grocery Store
Country Style Donuts
Bakery
B & B Seafood
Seafood
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (5) F
The Springs Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Robinson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sandston Recreation Area
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
Park
Glen Echo Recreation Area
Park
Shops (7) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Fas Mart
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Pearle Vision
Optician
K&G Fashion Superstore
Clothing
Headfeathers Salon
Hairdresser
All Tangl'd Up
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Shoe Show
Shoes
Kenway Express
Convenience Store
DTLR
Shoes
Sprint
Electronics
Shoe City
Shoes
Citi Trends
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Highland Springs.
Public Transit Stops (23)
Stops & Stations A+
Nine Mile & Beech
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Elm
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Lee
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Holly
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Holly
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Lake
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Kalmia
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Oak
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Newbridge
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Barker
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Quince
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Tech
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Virginia
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Lowell
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Taft
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Airport
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Ainsworth
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Pleasant
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Orams
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Banks
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Oakleys
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Bayard
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & E Cedar Fork
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Hanover
Bus Stop
Nine Mile & Lumber
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Highland Springs is 93/100 - which is 13% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C+

Highland Springs crime rates are 2,402 per 100k, which is 44% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,101 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
302 crimes per 100k B-
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employment D+

The median income in Highland Springs is $42,463 - which is 36% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$42,463 F
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Henrico Fire Station 3
Fire Station
MedExpress
Clinic
Seven Pines Dental Group
Dentist
Henrico Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dominion Health Education
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Dominion Orthodontics
Dentist
Gale F. Jones, DDS
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Virginia State Police Division 1 Area 8 Office
Police
Henrico Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Lee Davis Pediatrics
Doctor
Hanover Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing B-

Highland Springs home prices are $136,700 - which is 45% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$136,700 D
Home Appreciation Rate
-9% F
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C+

The Highland Springs graduation rate is 77% - which is 8% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (2) C-
Highland Springs Elementary School
Fair Oaks Elementary School
Fairfield Middle
Sandston Elementary School
Landmark Christian School
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School
Jacob L. Adams Elementary School
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School
Seven Pines Elementary School
Cold Harbor Elementary School
Harvie Elementary School
Montrose Elementary School
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Highland Springs High
Landmark Christian School
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ratings D+

Highland Springs has an overall rating of 57% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D-
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Highland Springs, VA Area Guide

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Highland Springs Area Facts

  • Highland Springs has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Highland Springs crime rates are 44% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Highland Springs is 13% lower than the Virginia average

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Highland Springs, Virginia: Close to Richmond 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Highland Springs, Virginia gives me the closeness that I need to commute to Richmond, while providing a small suburban area to live. I only have to drive 15 minutes to be in the city of Richmond. Luckily this area is surrounded by major highways, so getting in and out o ...Read More f town is very simple.

The best areas in Highland Springs, Virginia are the neighborhoods. These are actually like you see on television shows were the kids are all hanging out and driving bikes down the street. There is a closeness between people here that is rare to see.

The downside of calling this home is that there are not many stores to meet your needs. In order to have more choices for eating or shopping you will have to drive the short distance to Richmond of you want a larger choice of where to shop and eat. Overall though, if you need to be close to Richmond, but want a small-town feel, then this may be the place for you. Read Less
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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Highland Springs? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

The Springs Recreation Center
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Robinson Park
Unknown Name
Sandston Recreation Area
Unknown Name
Unknown Name

Entertainment

Henrico Theatre
Bowl America
Grand Lodge of Virginia Library and Museum
Dabbs House Museum
AMF Bowlero Mechanicsville

Food & Drink

Hardee's
Domino's
Subway
Burger King
McDonald's
Virginia ABC
Virginia ABC
Panda Express

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Highland Springs? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Highland Springs.
Drive to Work
82%

6% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
3%

2% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
0%

2% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Highland Springs? The cost of living in Highland Springs is 93/100 - which is 13% lower than Virginia.
Highland Springs
93

7% less expensive than average

Virginia
107

7% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

C+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Highland Springs? Highland Springs crime rates are 2,402, which are 44% higher than Virginia
Total Crime
2,402 per 100k people

2% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 42

2% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-10%

Year over year crime is down

D+ Employment

What is the median income in Highland Springs? The median income in Highland Springs is $42,463 which is 36% lower than Virginia.
Median household income
$42,46323% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$21,70727% lower than the US average
Unemployment rate
6%

35% higher than the US average

F Health & Safety

Is Highland Springs a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Hospitals

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

B- Housing

What are Highland Springs home prices? Highland Springs home prices are $136,700 - which is 45% lower than Virginia
Median home value
$136,70026% lower than the US average
Median rent price
$9114% lower than the US average
Home Ownership
57%

11% lower than the US average

C+ Schools

Does Highland Springs have good schools? The Highland Springs graduation rate is 77% - which is 8% lower than Virginia
High school grad. rates
77%

7% lower than the US average

School test scores
64%

32% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio
14:1

10% lower than the US average

D+ User Ratings

Is Highland Springs a good place to live? Highland Springs has an overall rating of 57% from 3 reviews.
Overall user rating
57%

3 total ratings

User reviews rating
60%

1 total reviews

User surveys rating
50%

2 total surveys

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