Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to Tuckahoe, VA
About Tuckahoe
Tuckahoe is a large census-designated place in Henrico County (2020 population 48,051) covering much of Richmond's near West End. It includes the 1910s streetcar suburb of Westhampton, the University of Richmond area, and Tuckahoe Plantation — the boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson — alongside the commercial corridors of Patterson Avenue and the Regency Square area (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Tuckahoe
Home prices in Tuckahoe vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Tuckahoe
- Tuckahoe Plantation — Thomas Jefferson's boyhood home, with tours of the 18th-century plantation.
- Westhampton — historic 1910s streetcar suburb with the landmark Westhampton Theater area shops.
- Regency Square — major retail and redevelopment district on Quioccasin Road.
- University of Richmond — collegiate-gothic campus on the area's southern edge.
- The area's county libraries and recreation centers (Tuckahoe Library, Tuckahoe YMCA).
- Patterson Avenue restaurant and retail corridor.
Commuting from Tuckahoe
- Approximately 7 miles west of downtown Richmond via Patterson Avenue, River Road, or I-64; typical drive ~15 minutes (approximate).
- GRTC local routes serve Patterson Avenue and the West End corridors (approximate; confirm current routes).
Schools in Tuckahoe
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.
Tuckahoe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tuckahoe, VA?
Home prices in Tuckahoe vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Tuckahoe, VA?
Approximately 7 miles west of downtown Richmond via Patterson Avenue, River Road, or I-64; typical drive ~15 minutes (approximate). - Which school district serves Tuckahoe, VA?
Tuckahoe 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.