Richmond, Virginia
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City Overview
As of 2009, Richmond's population is 200,123 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.47 percent.
The median home cost in Richmond is $163,580. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Richmond's cost of living is 13.07% Lower than the U.S. average.
Richmond public schools spend $6,223 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Richmond.
The unemployment rate in Richmond is 9.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Richmond jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 Richmond, VA, population is 200,123. There are 3,209 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Richmond, VA
The median age is 35.2. The US median is 37.6. 38.44% of people in Richmond, VA, are married. 11.47% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.23 people. 9.52% of people are married, with children. 13.60% have children, but are single.
Race in Richmond, VA
37.79% of people are white, 57.62% are black, 1.31% are asian, 0.25% are native american, and 3.59% claim 'Other'.
3.34% of the people in Richmond, VA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.66% are non-hispanic).
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occupied: in richmond there is always something to do, and something new to discover. It's moderately expensive. I go to school here and VCU is an very good... (read more)re: The worst place to live! - 3/31/2008: Silly question, but when you say Richmond is racist, do you mean white people treat black people poorly or the other way around? You said the Virginians you met don't... (read more)Overall: We've lived in Richmond for 2 years after spending 35 years in Fairfield,CT. There is always something going on in this area and everything is easy to get to. The... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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Health
There are 461 physicians per 100,000 population in Richmond, VA. The US average is 170.
Richmond, VA Health Index
Air quality in Richmond, VA is 42 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Richmond, VA is 80 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 91 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Allergies: Since moving to Richmond, allergies have gotten so bad we're considering moving... (read more)Great city for cost of living and culture. Air qua: High humidity and constant pollen and mold issues in my... (read more)Richmond will break your heart: I would have to agree with the multitude of negative comments on 'my' City. After living here for 8 years I feel like I've really wasted the best part of my life here.... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Richmond, VA, is 9.80%, with job growth of -1.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.90%.
Richmond, VA Taxes
Richmond, VA,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 5.75%.
Richmond, VA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,225, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $35,914.
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re: Move to Richmond or deal with frigid Minnesota: Northern Virginia - Near... (read more)Move to Richmond or deal with frigid Minnesota?: I am considering moving to Richmond but I wondering about the job market there?? Also, I am considering going back to college. Does anyone have any good... (read more)re: So much potential, people resistant to change : I agree--there is a lot of potential.
I love the good air quality and consistently great weather.
I know the residents take it for granted...
But you sum it up, they... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 9.80% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.75% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,225 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $35,914 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 21.50% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.36% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.79% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.83% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 15.59% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.65% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.52% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.00% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.08% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.69% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.96% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 22.13% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.83% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.93% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.06% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.50% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.60% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Richmond, VA, is $163,580. Home appreciation is -5.90% over the last year. The median age of Richmond, VA, real estate is 50 years.
Richmond, VA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 49.92% of the Richmond, VA, population. 8.41% of houses and apartments in Richmond, VA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Richmond Housing SperlingViews
Preparing to move: I have found this site very helpful. My wife and I are retired and we plan to move near our younger son who lives in Midlothian. We are looking either for a condo or... (read more)Richmond Housing: While there is a wide variety of housing types, the most desirable locations to live are considerably more expensive than the average home price. Price in the City is... (read more)Considering Relocating to Richmond.. Some advice ?: Hi everyone,
I have been keeping an eye on some of the recent posts in regards to Richmond. So far, it is above average in respect to how everyone views the city.... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
| Median Home Age | 50 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $163,580 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -5.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 41.44% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.41% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 49.92% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $12.71 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.39% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.35% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 7.11% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 13.04% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 16.05% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.27% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.45% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 11.50% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.17% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.97% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.39% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.15% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.31% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.09% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.98% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7.24% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.97% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.48% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 17.16% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 12.58% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 27.19% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Richmond, VA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Richmond, VA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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re: Moving to Richmond - 8/13/2007: To add, if you come downtown, just lock your doors religiously, try to stay in well-lit areas and, at the least, remain alert. Listen to your instincts and follow them.... (read more)re: Moving to Richmond - 8/13/2007: There's a fair amount of snobbiness about living too close to the city and the blacks(said in a whisper!). To be fair, many cities have this notion built in outside the... (read more)re: Moving to Richmond - 8/13/2007: Generally speaking I would not rate downtown/churchhill as a very safe area. Pretty sketchy, I never felt safe there. I would recommend the Fan area west of downtown... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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Climate
Richmond, VA, gets 42 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 7 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 119.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Richmond, VA. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 35. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 41 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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re: So much potential, people resistant to change : I agree--there is a lot of potential.
I love the good air quality and consistently great weather.
I know the residents take it for granted...
But you sum it up, they... (read more)So much potential, people resistant to change: This city has the perfect layout to implement a mass transportation system, but the citizens- especially those in the west end- would never give up their suv's and... (read more)occupied: in richmond there is always something to do, and something new to discover. It's moderately expensive. I go to school here and VCU is an very good... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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Education
Richmond, VA, schools spend $6,223 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 341 students per librarian, and 371 children per counselor in Richmond, VA schools.
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DON'T MOVE HERE: I'VE LIVED HERE 2 TIMES DUE TO WORK AND BOTH TIMES IT HAS BEEN AWFUL.PEOPLE ARE SNOBISH. JOBS PAY POORLY. EVERTHING HAS A HIGH PRICE TAG,AND I MEAN EVERYTHING. EVEN... (read more)From Ruth, Re:Richmond, VA: Hello. For the person who got back to me on Richmond, Sorry but I am in Buffalo, NY not Portland. Thanks for the info. What do you mean when you say Henrico spends a LOT... (read more)VA Relocating ?'s: Relocating to VA, possibly Henrico County area. Any feedback would help. I am looking for a nice neighborhood with good schools.... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Richmond, VA, takes 24 minutes. 70% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 8% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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re: So much potential, people resistant to change : I agree--there is a lot of potential.
I love the good air quality and consistently great weather.
I know the residents take it for granted...
But you sum it up, they... (read more)So much potential, people resistant to change: This city has the perfect layout to implement a mass transportation system, but the citizens- especially those in the west end- would never give up their suv's and... (read more)re: Move to Richmond or deal with frigid Minnesota: Northern Virginia - Near... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Richmond, VA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Richmond, VA is more expensive.
Overall, Richmond, VA cost of living is 86.93.
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Moved from York PA to Richmond VA: I moved to Richmond, Va in 2004. Before this I lived only in York, PA. I really like it here. There is so much to do compared to York, of course it is bigger too. ... (read more)Richmond has possibilities - just an opinion: So far I see the possibilities of growth in this area, having moved here several months ago.
What I see as a problem is that alot of folks here spend alot of money... (read more)Cost of Living: The cost of living in RIchmond is still reasonable. However, as the renovations and improvements happen/continue, I imagine that it will... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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53.14% of the people in Richmond, VA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 5.09% are Catholic; 35.61% are Protestant; 0.00% are LDS; 4.36% are another Christian faith; 7.58% in Richmond, VA are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.43% affilitates with Islam.
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Richmond will break your heart: I would have to agree with the multitude of negative comments on 'my' City. After living here for 8 years I feel like I've really wasted the best part of my life here.... (read more)Richmond will break your heart: I would have to agree with the multitude of negative comments on 'my' City. After living here for 8 years I feel like I've really wasted the best part of my life here.... (read more)THIS PLACE SUCKS: I highly recommend not moving to Richmond, VA.
The Public Schools suck--an 80 is not a "B", its a "C+",
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| Percent Religious | 53.14% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 5.09% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 35.61% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.00% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 20.77% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 3.45% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.77% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.24% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.87% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.50% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.36% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 7.58% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.43% | 0.54% |
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70.19% of the people in Richmond, VA are registered as Democrats. 29.11% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.70%.
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re: Moving to Richmond - 8/13/2007: To add, if you come downtown, just lock your doors religiously, try to stay in well-lit areas and, at the least, remain alert. Listen to your instincts and follow them.... (read more)re: Moving to Richmond - 8/13/2007: There's a fair amount of snobbiness about living too close to the city and the blacks(said in a whisper!). To be fair, many cities have this notion built in outside the... (read more)re: Moving to Richmond - 8/13/2007: Generally speaking I would not rate downtown/churchhill as a very safe area. Pretty sketchy, I never felt safe there. I would recommend the Fan area west of downtown... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
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