East Highland Park, VA

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Henrico County · Richmond · population 15,131

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77
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where East Highland Park stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 8.1% annual growth over 5 years. rents up 5.0% in the last year.

Median home $272,410
1-year +2.1%
5-yr CAGR +8.1%
vs 5-yr peak -0.1%

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-03$272k$110k$168k$226k$283k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
74/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,724/mo$0$940$1,8812026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent102107801002026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 13.2
Buy

At a 13.2 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in East Highland Park on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 13.2 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
61 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
79 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Rent YoY
79 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
84 · w10%
Long thesis

East Highland Park has averaged 8.1% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+2.1% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.

Short thesis

East Highland Park's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About East Highland Park

East Highland Park is a city in Henrico County, Virginia, with an estimated population of 15,131. It anchors the Richmond metro area. The median home value in East Highland Park is $272,410 as of 2026-04, up 2.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +8.1% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in East Highland Park average $1,724 per month, up 5.0% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 77 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

Multi-year compounder: home values up an average 8.1% per year over the last 5 years — sustained, not a one-year pop.
Quiet strength: +2.1% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
Held the highs: currently -0.1% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.
Hot rental market: rents up 5.0% YoY — landlords have pricing power, supports new investment math.

Bear case

Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Henrico County right now.

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Cities like East Highland Park

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
47° / 27°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
87° / 65°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
205
~56% of year
Annual precip
44″ rain
14″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Moderate
Tornado
Low
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Current weather

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Local sports teams

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$87,200
Virginia state median
Top industries (state-level)
Government/DefenseTech (NoVa)Shipbuilding

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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