Brandermill, Virginia
Brandermill is a community of 13,730 people in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Why visit Brandermill
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 90 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas Commonwealth Center 20 & IMAX, Fuqua Farm, Children's Museum of Richmond and Woodlake Athletic Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Brandermill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brandermill
Brandermill is a major suburban, residential, and commercial development in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It is located near Midlothian at the southern terminus of the Powhite Parkway and is centered on the Swift Creek Reservoir. The Census Bureau defines it as a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 13,730 as of 2020, slightly higher than its population in 2010 of 13,173.
From the Wikipedia article Brandermill, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Regal Cinemas Commonwealth Center 20 & IMAX
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
5001 Commonwealth Centre Parkway, Midlothian
11:00-23:00
Museums and landmarks2
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Fuqua Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes90
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
13847 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Yamato
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.7 mi
13607 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Su-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 16:30-22:00
Cousin Vinny's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.1 mi
6821 Chital Drive, Midlothian
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
6081 Harbour Park Drive
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Chuy's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
4731 Brad Mcneer Parkway
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.4 mi
14500 Hancock Village Street
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Sa,Su 11:00-23:00
Mexico Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
12031 Southshore Pointe Drive
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
78 more on the map.
History
Chesterfield County approved the planned community of Brandermill in 1974 and construction began in 1975.
In 1977, Brandermill developers East West Partners (then known as "The Brandermill group") were recognized for their work when Brandermill was named "The Best Planned Community in America" by Better Homes and Gardens and the National Association of Home Builders.
It was the first planned community in Chesterfield County. It has a golf course, a church, and three public schools adjacent to it: Swift Creek Elementary School, Swift Creek Middle School, and Clover Hill High School.
Notorious mass murderer John List was living under the alias Robert "Bob" Peter Clark on Sagewood Trace in the Sagewood neighborhood in Brandermill when he was arrested in June 1989.
From the History section of Brandermill, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare11
Harness Health Pharmacy - St. Francis
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
13710 Saint Francis Boulevard, Midlothian
Map of Brandermill
193 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond Intl Ap 72401 (19 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chesterfield County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Woodlake 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Midlothian 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Rockwood 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Bon Air 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Manchester 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Meadowbrook 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Tuckahoe 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Bensley 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Richmond 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Bellwood 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Brandermill VA, Packer1028, CC0
- Brandermill Church Memorial Garden, Packer1028, CC0
- Fuqua Farm driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Swift Creek Middle School, 2024, Packer1028, CC0
- Chocolate fountain! (3818485261), Ross Catrow from Richmond, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dock, Alex Sawyer, CC BY 3.0
- Tomahawk Baptist Church Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- Clover Hill High School, Packer1028, CC0
- Old Tomahawk Baptist Church Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- Swift Creek Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Swift Creek Reservoir Dam, Packer1028, CC0
- Cracker Barrel Breakfast, bnilsen, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cracker Barrel eggs close up, bnilsen, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Midlothian Quarry, Packer1028, CC0
- Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian, VA, Packer1028, CC0
- Clover Hill Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Commonwealth 20 movie theater, Packer1028, CC0
- Cheatham Cemetery at Nuttree Creek (former cemetery), Packer1028, CC0
- Abandoned structure off Lonas Parkway, Packer1028, CC0
- Morrissett Family Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- River City Sportsplex, Packer1028, CC0
- Little Tomahawk Creek, Packer1028, CC0
- Clover Hill Library, Packer1028, CC0
- Career and Technical Center at Hull Street Road, Packer1028, CC0
- Genito Estates adjacent, Packer1028, CC0
- Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Packer1028, CC0
- Woolridge Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Pond at Matyiko Court and Lucks Lane, Packer1028, CC0
- Swift Creek Farms, Packer1028, CC0
- Evergreen Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Henry Clay Memorial, Packer1028, CC0
- Geese by construction site, Sean Dudley, Public domain
- Cased openings with transoms (8456791326), The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Manchester High School, Chesterfield County, Packer1028, CC0
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