Richmond, Virginia is one of America’s oldest major cities. This historic city offers year round tours and canal cruises for you to learn and take in the rich history. As you are exploring the city, you will see hundreds of local art pieces and murals. Richmond has been voted one of the best places to live and work in the country and has won many awards for their food, job opportunities, and tourist attractions. Richmond is known for its local and small business community and diversity you can’t get anywhere else in Virginia.
Located on the James River, Richmond has something for everyone. From rafting and kayaking to the family friendly festivals held year round. The summers are known to be very hot and humid, while the winters are moderately cold.
Being at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 64, Richmond is a short 2 hour drive to Chesapeake Bay, Washington DC, Virginia Beach, and even less to Charlottesville wine country! The average commute in town is about 21 minutes, so the chances of experiencing road rage or hours’ long delays are fractional.
COST OF LIVING: 4.6% lower than the national average
Population, Richmond City: 230,436 (July, 2019)
Population, RVA Metro: 1.26 million (July, 2019)
Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (July 2021)
Median Home Sales Price: $325,000 (Q2 2021) This is up 13.2% from July of 2020
Median Income: $89,400 (2021)
Average Commute Time: 21 Minutes