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Is Tuckahoe a Good Place to Live? Tuckahoe, Virginia: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Tuckahoe ranks #315 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #60 of 208 small cities and #9 of 20 in Virginia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($102,264, #37 of 208) and low poverty (7.4%, #51 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($462,800, #177 of 208) and high rents ($1,536/mo, #166 of 208).
Tuckahoe by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Tuckahoe's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Tuckahoe: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Tuckahoe safe?
What is the cost of living in Tuckahoe?
Tuckahoe's cost of living index is 97.9, 2% below the US level of 100 and #572 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,536/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $462,800.
| Measure | Tuckahoe | VirginiaVA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 97.9#572 of 1,308 | 101.1 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $462,800#915 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,536/mo#743 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 4.5x#721 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 18%#247 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Tuckahoe safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Tuckahoe alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Tuckahoe crime rate or rank it on safety. Virginia as a whole records 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Tuckahoe?
The median household in Tuckahoe earns $102,264, 23% above the US figure of $83,163 and 11% above Virginia ($92,090). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tuckahoe | VirginiaVA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $102,264#311 of 1,312 | $92,090 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 7.4%#274 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Tuckahoe?
The median resident of Tuckahoe is 40.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 56.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #175 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Tuckahoe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 40.6 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 56.6%#175 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 63.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Tuckahoe's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Tuckahoe to describe its public schools. 30.3% of adults are obese and 11% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Tuckahoe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 30.3%#410 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11%#624 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 14.8%#241 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 7.4%#305 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Tuckahoe?
The average commute in Tuckahoe is 21.1 minutes (Virginia 28.3); 0.6% of workers take transit and 25.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Tuckahoe scores 9.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #763 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.3°F and winters 39.5°F, with 45.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Tuckahoe | VirginiaVA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 21.1 min#430 of 1,312 | 28.3 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.9%#171 of 1,312 | 10% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 66.1% | 68.6% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.6% | 3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 25.2% | 15.8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.4#763 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.2 | 27.9 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 50.9 | 29.5 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 59 | 35.9 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 69.6 | 45.2 | 3.4 |
| May | 77 | 54.7 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 84.8 | 63.2 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 88.7 | 67.8 | 4 |
| Aug | 86.9 | 66.1 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 80.7 | 59.4 | 4 |
| Oct | 70.1 | 47.5 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 59.5 | 37.6 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 50.8 | 30.9 | 3.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ashland Hanover Co Muni Airport.
| Measure | Tuckahoe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 58°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 76.3°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 39.5°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 45.8 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ashland Hanover Co Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Tuckahoe?
Henrico County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Henrico County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, hurricane, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 97% of US counties.
| Measure | Tuckahoe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.08%#52 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Henrico County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Henrico County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.013% | 82% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0041% | 64% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0031% | 29% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.047% | 8% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Tuckahoe compare with similar-size cities?
Tuckahoe is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #60 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 49,183.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe, VAPop. 49,183 | #315 | 61.8 | $102,264 | $1,536/mo | no data | 21.1 min |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #29 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #484 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 | 17.2 min |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #56 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #39 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 | 23.2 min |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #802 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 | 15.4 min |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #867 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 | 21.3 min |
| Cleveland, TNPop. 48,829 | #909 | 51.6 | $58,559 | $1,034/mo | 547 | 21.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Tuckahoe compare with the rest of Virginia?
Tuckahoe ranks #9 of the 20 Virginia cities we track, with a score of 61.8 against Virginia's statewide 67.7. Its households earn 11% above the Virginia median.
| City | Rank in VA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reston, VAPop. 64,414 | #1 | 75.8 | $148,710 | $2,231/mo | no data |
| Arlington, VAPop. 236,254 | #2 | 75.0 | $142,114 | $2,322/mo | no data |
| McLean, VAPop. 49,627 | #3 | 72.6 | $250,001 | $3,422/mo | no data |
| Centreville, VAPop. 71,706 | #4 | 71.5 | $139,510 | $2,299/mo | no data |
| Leesburg, VAPop. 49,171 | #5 | 69.7 | $145,205 | $2,105/mo | 237 |
| Alexandria, VAPop. 156,976 | #6 | 68.9 | $119,681 | $2,089/mo | 142 |
| Charlottesville, VAPop. 45,437 | #7 | 63.3 | $74,824 | $1,540/mo | 277 |
| Virginia Beach, VAPop. 456,349 | #8 | 63.1 | $92,968 | $1,714/mo | 100 |
| Tuckahoe, VAPop. 49,183 | #9 | 61.8 | $102,264 | $1,536/mo | no data |
| Chesapeake, VAPop. 252,583 | #10 | 59.4 | $95,373 | $1,586/mo | 319 |
| Harrisonburg, VAPop. 51,392 | #11 | 59.4 | $62,254 | $1,184/mo | 211 |
| Lynchburg, VAPop. 79,497 | #12 | 58.8 | $57,947 | $1,073/mo | 361 |
| Dale City, VAPop. 71,016 | #13 | 57.2 | $111,994 | $1,876/mo | no data |
| Richmond, VAPop. 229,359 | #14 | 56.5 | $64,587 | $1,372/mo | 441 |
| Suffolk, VAPop. 98,796 | #15 | 56.0 | $92,666 | $1,563/mo | 365 |
| Hampton, VAPop. 137,557 | #16 | 55.0 | $69,621 | $1,427/mo | 276 |
| Norfolk, VAPop. 233,596 | #17 | 54.1 | $66,109 | $1,321/mo | 399 |
| Roanoke, VAPop. 98,355 | #18 | 53.4 | $55,378 | $996/mo | 554 |
| Newport News, VAPop. 184,216 | #19 | 52.0 | $69,634 | $1,339/mo | 794 |
| Portsmouth, VAPop. 97,190 | #20 | 48.4 | $60,491 | $1,300/mo | 773 |
All 20 Virginia cities we track, by overall score. Virginia statewide: median income $92,090, violent crime 205.9 per 100,000.
How is Tuckahoe's score calculated?
Tuckahoe scores 61.8 out of 100, #315 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Virginia's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Tuckahoe. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
58.5 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Tuckahoe. Similar-size median 52.2.
64.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Tuckahoe's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
60.8 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Tuckahoe. Similar-size median 46.7.
71.1 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Tuckahoe. Similar-size median 47.3.
63.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Tuckahoe's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
44.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
78.3 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Tuckahoe alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Tuckahoe.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Tuckahoe.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Tuckahoe's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Tuckahoe has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Tuckahoe
Is Tuckahoe, VA a good place to live?
Tuckahoe ranks #315 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #60 of 208 small cities and #9 of 20 in Virginia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($102,264, #37 of 208) and low poverty (7.4%, #51 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($462,800, #177 of 208) and high rents ($1,536/mo, #166 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Tuckahoe?
Tuckahoe's cost of living index is 97.9, 2% below the US level of 100 and #572 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,536/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $462,800.
Is Tuckahoe safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Tuckahoe alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Tuckahoe crime rate or rank it on safety. Virginia as a whole records 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Tuckahoe?
The median household in Tuckahoe earns $102,264, 23% above the US figure of $83,163 and 11% above Virginia ($92,090). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Tuckahoe?
Median rent in Tuckahoe is $1,536/mo (Census), #743 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 18% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Tuckahoe?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Tuckahoe is $462,800, #915 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Tuckahoe?
We have too few school records for Tuckahoe to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Tuckahoe?
The average commute is 21.1 minutes, #430 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 28.3 minutes across Virginia. 2.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Tuckahoe?
Tuckahoe averages 58°F over the year, 76.3°F in summer and 39.5°F in winter, with 45.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Tuckahoe walkable?
Tuckahoe scores 9.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #763 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Tuckahoe at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Henrico County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, hurricane, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 97% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Tuckahoe?
Henrico County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Tuckahoe?
Tuckahoe has 49,183 residents. The median resident of Tuckahoe is 40.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 56.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #175 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Tuckahoe compare with the rest of Virginia?
Tuckahoe ranks #9 of the 20 Virginia cities we track, with a score of 61.8 against Virginia's statewide 67.7. Its households earn 11% above the Virginia median.
What cities are similar in size to Tuckahoe?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Tuckahoe's population of 49,183 are North Bethesda, MD (#29 overall), Sheboygan, WI (#484 overall), St. Louis Park, MN (#113 overall), Chesterfield, MO (#56 overall), and Dublin, OH (#39 overall). Tuckahoe is #315.