Dumbarton, Virginia
Dumbarton is a community of 7,997 people in Henrico County, Virginia.
Why visit Dumbarton
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 82 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Richmond, University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, Chamberlayne Gardens and Gordon-Baughan-Warren House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Dumbarton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dumbarton
Dumbarton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dumbarton had a population of 8,506.
From the Wikipedia article Dumbarton, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
University of Richmond
School · 2.9 mi
University in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies
School · 3.0 mi
School at the University of Richmond
Museums and landmarks20
Chamberlayne Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic apartment complex located in Richmond, Virginia
Gordon-Baughan-Warren House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Green's Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Holly Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Jerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
John Rolfe Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic apartment building in Richmond, Virginia
Laurel Industrial School Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Markel Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Office building near Richmond, Virginia
North Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
University dorm in Virginia, United States
North Thompson Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Reynolds Metals Company International Headquarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Office building in Virginia, United States of America
Ryland Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Academic building in Richmond, Virginia
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Bryan Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Public park in Richmond, Virginia
Restaurants and cafes82
ACACIA midtown
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
2363 Roux Street, Richmond
Tu-Fr 11:30-13:30, Mo-Sa 17:00-20:30
Jannat Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
7801 West Broad Street, Richmond
Mo-Su 11:30-15:00; Mo-Su 16:30-22:00
Mekong
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.3 mi
6004 West Broad Street
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
New Top's China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
7111 Staples Mill Road, Richmond
Mo-Th 11:00-21:45; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.4 mi
7917 West Broad Street, Richmond
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Shawarma Inc
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
6215 West Broad Street
11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
7000 Forest Avenue, Richmond
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00
Noorani Kabab House
Cafe · 1.2 mi
2757 Hungary Spring Road, Henrico
Mo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
70 more on the map.
Where to stay19
Churches and places of worship15
Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Christ United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
6818 West Grace Street
Wistar Heights United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
8001 Staples Mill Road
Shopping19
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery · Latin American · 0.9 mi
8129 Staples Mill Road
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Advanced Career Education Center At Hermitage
School · 1.6 mi
8301 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond
Healthcare14
Harness Health Pharmacy at Reynolds Crossing
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
6900 Forest Avenue, Richmond
Richmond Nephrology Associates - West Broad
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
7001 West Broad Street, Richmond
Henrico County Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
8600 Dixon Powers Drive
Passport Health Richmond Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
2812 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond
Map of Dumbarton
238 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashland Hanover Co Muni Ap (8 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
Henrico County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Laurel 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Lakeside 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Glen Allen 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Tuckahoe 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Chamberlayne 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Richmond 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Short Pump 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- East Highland Park 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Bon Air 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Wyndham 8 mi northwest, about 13 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bethlehem Baptist Church, Dumbarton, Virginia, Packer1028, CC0
- Bacot-sepia, Jimrobb44, Public domain
- Three Chopt Road Historic District Residence, Nambul, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bryan park, Crazyale, CC0
- Holly Lawn Richmond VA, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- John rolfe apartments, Crazyale, CC0
- Markel Building, Christopher Rand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TheTuckahoeRichmond, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Boyd House (Gordon-Baughan-Warren House), Richmond, Virginia, 2011, Morgan Riley, CC0
- North Court, Michael Kotrady, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ryland Hall, Michael Kotrady, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reynolds Headquarters, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chamberlayne Gardens Richmond VA, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Emmanuel Church, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Christopher's School Richmond VA, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- North Thompson Street Historic District (9), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westbourne, Richmond, Virginia - 2011, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Laurel District, Jjmusgrove, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jerman House in Richmond, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, VA, Crazyale, CC0
- Greens Farm - Huntly, James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kent road village, Crazyale, CC0
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