Why Henrico?

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Live in Henrico

There are more than 330,000 residents who are choosing to live in Henrico to live their best, and that number is expected to surge by 26.4% in the next 30 years. Top talent is falling in love with Henrico because word has spread that the cost of living is low (2.5% below the national average!) and the quality of life is high. In fact, the neighborhoods of Innsbrook and Short Pump were recognized as two of the Top 50 Best Places to Live in America.

Choose from a large pool of prospective recruits who are enjoying every moment. They’re excited about our commitment to creating thriving mixed-use communities, dedication to inclusion, and our focus on placemaking. Put simply, Henrico is a premier location to attract and retain the fulfilled workforce needed to advance your success. Because wherever you live, everywhere you look, there is always something fun to do in Henrico.

See what makes Henrico so special.

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Best Places to Live in Henrico

Relax in the wide open green spaces of Varina. Soak up the charm of Lakeside as you pop into quirky shops and vintage boutiques. Move to the hustle and bustle of Short Pump. There is a neighborhood for every person and every stage of life – with more in store. Henrico is reimagining and repurposing several areas to embrace a mixed-use lifestyle where walkability and community are key. Plus, with the more than 34,000 Black, Hispanic, and multicultural residents who moved to Henrico from 2010-2020, everyone can feel right at home. New and revived spaces include:

  • GreenCity, a visionary ecodistrict set to break ground in 2023 and feature a 17,000-seat arena, Class A commercial offices, plus residential and retail space – all while maintaining a focus on sustainability
  • Regency Square, a former mall being transformed into a vibrant community complete with new housing, a $13 million aquatic center, and more
  • Virginia Center Commons, which is making way for new apartments and the state-of-the-art Henrico Sports & Events Center

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Henrico Schools

Henrico has a reputation for educational excellence and offers one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in our state. From elementary school and beyond, whether our diverse students are ready for the workforce right after high school or eager for higher education, we offer everything to prepare them for a lifetime of success.

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Henrico Transportation

Work-life balance is even easier in Henrico, home of the 22-minute average commute. Thanks to quick access to interstates I-95 and I-64, your talent will spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying family and friends. You’ll love that they come to work in a great state of mind. They’ll appreciate easily reaching their after-hours destination. But it’s not just about the drive. From road to rail to air, we offer the transportation systems necessary to ensure a smooth ride.

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Things to Do in Henrico

What can’t you do when you live in Henrico? With our unbeatable location in Central Virginia nestled around Richmond, our residents enjoy attractions in Henrico and what our entire region has to offer. In Henrico, you can:

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