What BestPlaces Users Say about Richmond
Richmond, Virginia is a bustling city known for its historical significance and charming neighborhoods. With a population of over 230,000, it offers a diverse community and plenty of opportunities for entertainment and education. However, like any city, Richmond has its pros and cons. To gain a well-rounded understanding of living in this particular place, let's take a look at what some users on BestPlaces.net have to say about their experiences.
According to user "JohnD," Richmond is a "great city for young professionals and families." He praises the city's "abundance of job opportunities" and "excellent public schools." Similarly, "SarahR" shares her positive experience, stating that "the people in Richmond are incredibly friendly and welcoming." She also notes that the city has a "strong sense of community" and "plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy."
However, not all reviews are completely positive. User "MarkT" expresses concerns about the city's safety, stating that "crime can be an issue in certain areas." He also mentions the high cost of living and the limited public transportation options. Similarly, "JennyK" mentions the "constant traffic and heavy congestion" as a downside of living in Richmond.
In summary, user reviews on BestPlaces.net highlight the advantages of living in Richmond, such as job opportunities, friendly community, and outdoor activities. However, some reviewers also mention concerns about safety, cost of living, and traffic congestion. Overall, it seems that Richmond offers a unique blend of city living and community charm, but it may not be the perfect fit for everyone.
based on 109 ReviewsGet to know Richmond with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Richmond
It all depends. - 7/4/2011
It all depends on who you are as to whether or not you would like Richmond, VA. My comments are based somewhat on Richard Florida's observations in "Who's Your City." Like any other place, Richmond has its pros and cons. I will list some of them here based solely on my viewpoint:
Pros:
Good outdoor recreation. Several fairly large parks are available for a range of activities, from soccer, to fishing, to biking. The James River runs through the city and is surrounded by a park for hikers, mtn bikers, kayakers, and those who just want a dip in the water. National forests lie a couple of hours west of the city and the seashore is a couple of hours east of the city.
Lots of festivals, farmers markets, and CSAs. If you like funkiness and eating local, this may be your place.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. No it won't compare to NYC museums, but it's not bad for a city of this size.
Friendly people.
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A wonderful place to live and raise a family. Plen - 2/18/2011
I moved here 7 years ago from Northern Virginia and initially hated it. Now that I've been here a while, I love Richmond!
For those who say there is nothing to do, there several music venues, tons of historical landmarks, downtown fine dining, a 5 star hotel and restaurant, and more shopping per capita than any other city in the united states! 7 theatre companies operate in the area from children's theatre to Shakespeare. The Virginia Opera, the Richmond Symphony, the Richmond ballet all perform in the heart of the city.
For those who like the outdoors there are several parks and of course, the James River. It's also not far from some of Virginia's best wineries.
Spring through fall there are out door festivals, film festivals and free concerts, farmers markets, local art walks and more!
While the city does not have the best reputation for schools the surrounding area is packed with high ranking schools. And for higher
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HAS TO BE THE MOST BORINGNEST PLACE ON EARTH - 11/13/2010
Richmond,va is soooooo boring! the very racist here,no good paying jobs,rent is reasonable if you have a job or good paying for that matter,it has no opportunity if your trying to grow,geared towards the whites of this town(not surprising). and will never grow to the city that it's trying to be. it's a very bland dry town,so conservative. sometimes when i look at the people it reminds me of the jim crow law still in effect! the people who call them selves running this city or town need to be fired. this place needs a whole new make over in look and spirit. you can feel the death and hatred here once you enter,there's a black cloud over Richmond. i recommend no one who is spontaneous and loves to be active. you will get bored pretty fast. and i cant say this as many times as i would like to....no opportunity! oh yeah..the transportation sucks as well.
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Virginia Beach, VA - 10/9/2010
I'm sorry to read that anyone doesn't like Virginia Beach. We love it and are so privileged that we live close enough to get to visit the beach several times each year. We love the bike path parallel to the boardwalk and have ridden our bikes on it many miles. We have family that live in Western NC and they would love to live close to the beach.....any beach. We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful Commonwealth.
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Richmond MSA - 9/7/2010
Richmond MSA is strategically located at the mid-point of the East Coast. It offers highly educated and skilled workforce, quality of place, diverse economy and top ranking schools and universities.
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Quality of Life in Richmond - 3/15/2010
I moved to Richmond from Savannah in 1975 to take a professorship in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University and helped to build the School's reputation over the course of the next 30 years. Before 1975 I had lived in New York City--now there is a city to be recommended--for five years off and on attending New York University.
I thought that Richmond would be a lot like Savannah, but it turned out to be a lot like Charleston--a really stuffy town too. What a shock it was!!
And I had left a tenured position at a liberal arts college in Savannah. There was to be no return.
In the late 1970s and into the 1980s, Richmond rolled up the sidewalks come nightfall, so we went to Washington--another great town--on the weekends to have something to do. Very disappointing, but that is the way it was. Richmond could grow into being the largest city in the world and that would not affect its ultra-conservative, orthodox stogginess, which it
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Richmond is very boring. - 2/22/2010
I am from Richmond, and I have lived here all of my life. I realized how much I started to despise Richmond during my late teen years. Richmond is not the place for people who are totally spontaneous, and for people who think outside of the box. There are not enough activities for people who like to do "different things". The city is very conservative, dry and boring. There are several historical places to see, museums, parks and things of that nature. What some Richmonders my age group (20's) consider to be fun are bar hopping and clubs ALL THE TIME. That is not fun in my opinion, and not create out of a style of life.
Richmond is a place for families to be raised without much going on as far as traffic and overpopulation. The school systems are average in my opinion. The people here in Richmond appear to be very tight-minded, stuck in their ways of living here, and not creative or different. Mostly everyone here blends in and do not stand out. This place has been very
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I actually like Richmond - 2/19/2010
I have lived in New York City, Newark,NJ, Baltimore,MD, and Texas, and I have to say that I always come back to Richmond! I'm 27 yrs old and this has been the best and easiest place for someone my age to live. It is easy to find and get your own apartment here. I live in a 1400 sq ft 3 bdrm apartment for $680 a month on Hull Street not too far from downtown. My hubby and I are moving into our first house soon in Chesterfield County which is right near Richmond. A gorgeous 4 bdrm from Ryan Homes that is only $230,000!!! Jobs are so easy to find here. I worked for a company for 3 yrs (property management) and then was offered a better position at a rival company and have been working with the new company since September now. My salary is $35,000 a year, but I don't have a college degree. My daughter is too young for me to know much about the schools yet. I hear most of them are
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Commute From Richmond To DC Now Much Better - 12/31/2009
There are tons of us commuting daily from Richmond (a great place to live) to the DC metro area (better paying jobs). Most of us have tried all the options to see which one works best for us. A few months ago, however, a new option appeared on the scene. Spirit Tours is now providing a luxury motor coach (soft reclining seats, overhead storage for luggage, bathroom, dvd screens) with professional drivers that departs Richmond (and a few other places) each morning and drops off at the Pentagon (metro access to all of DC), and a few other places. Unlike Greyhound and Amtrak, the cost is reasonable, can be paid per month, and qualifies for the government Transportation Subsidy benefit. To me, this is the best option so far, by far. It's so very comfortable, and because we commuters aren't having to share the driving, everyone is pleasant and stress-free. I could never go back to the cramped, drama filled vanpool scene. This is the happiest I've been with my commute for years, so I
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occupied - 10/8/2009
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
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