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Ettrick, VA

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The proud home to Virginia State University

Public Transit College Town University Affordable

Ettrick is home to Virginia State University and the Petersburg Amtrak train station. With a college-town vibe and convenient public transit, Ettrick is the modern, yet historic home you’ve been looking for. The majority of Ettrick is taken up by the University’s campus, filled with athletic stadiums and fields, residential halls, and educational buildings. Ettrick sits directly west of Southpark Mall along Interstate 95 where locals can find an array of retailers and restaurants. The city is only 25 miles south of Richmond, so residents can easily commute into this metro area for work or play. More dining and shopping options can be found in Ettrick’s neighboring suburb, Petersburg.

Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Matoaca Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

619 Students

5
out of 10

Ettrick Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

500 Students

5
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.