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Best Places to Live in Richmond Metro Area, Virginia

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Ranked #4 Best-Rested Cities 2011
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Population:1,240,964
Pop. Change:13%
State: Virginia
Metro Area:Richmond Metro Area
County:Chesterfield, Henrico, ... 20 more
City:Richmond, Tuckahoe, ... 34 more
Zip Code:23112, 23223, ... 156 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Richmond, Virginia Metro Area

As of 2011, Richmond Metro Area's population is 1,240,964 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.13 percent.

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The median home cost in Richmond Metro Area is $211,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.35 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Richmond Metro Area's cost of living is 8.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Richmond Metro Area public schools spend $5,350 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14 students per teacher in Richmond Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Richmond Metro Area is 7.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Richmond Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.60 percent.

Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Richmond Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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