Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to Short Pump, VA
About Short Pump
Short Pump is a census-designated place in western Henrico County (2020 population 30,278) and the Richmond metro's premier edge city — a sprawling retail and residential hub built around the Short Pump Town Center (2003) lifestyle mall and West Broad Village. What was rural crossroads is now the region's biggest shopping, dining and entertainment district, ringed by subdivisions (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Short Pump
Home prices in Short Pump vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Short Pump
- Short Pump Town Center — open-air lifestyle mall with national retailers, restaurants, and a cinema.
- West Broad Village — mixed-use town center with shops, dining, offices, and residences.
- Short Pump Park — athletic fields, trails, and playgrounds.
- Pouncey Tract Park — sports complex and walking trails.
- Gayton Crossing and John Rolfe Commons — neighborhood retail centers.
- Three Notch'd Road corridor — historic route turned commercial spine.
Commuting from Short Pump
- Approximately 12 miles west of downtown Richmond via I-64 or US-250 (Broad Street); typical drive ~20–25 minutes (approximate).
- GRTC express/local routes serve the West Broad corridor (approximate; confirm current routes).
Schools in Short Pump
Public schools: Henrico County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Short Pump FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Short Pump, VA?
Home prices in Short Pump vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Short Pump, VA?
Approximately 12 miles west of downtown Richmond via I-64 or US-250 (Broad Street); typical drive ~20–25 minutes (approximate). - Which school district serves Short Pump, VA?
Short Pump is served by Henrico County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.