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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
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Growing and Improving Economy and Diversity - 5/30/2007
My husband and family have only lived in Richmond for 5 years and we can see many positive changes within this city. Being northern transplants we were surprised how welcoming the city truly is. The city itself has many beautiful neighborhoods with a lot of character and has improved a lot since our arrival. The downtown section of the city is growing rapidly and the cost of living is a huge benefit as many houses are affordable and prices on goods such as groceries are way cheaper than in New York.
Some cool things about Richmond are: it is easy to get from one point of the city to another, it is easy to get to the airport and the airport now offers more flights, there is not much traffic, its location to the beaches, I-95, Washington, DC, and the mountains, the city's park system, shopping in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties, its growing, and it is family orientated.
Some things the city can improve: the public school system, get rid of the toll
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The worst place I have ever lived. - 3/13/2007
Came to Richmond from New York. By far the worst move. We were able to get an apartment in one day, however its in the "West End". Im still not sure of what all the hype is over living in the West End. It took us 6 months to find work out here. (Never had a problem before). Employers seem very unprofesional. If your looking to come here for business, not a good place. As far as housing... there is a company that owns a good chunk of real estate here in the West End. Many of our neighbors as well as us have noticed a gas odor. When they come out they say its sewage. Perhaps this is the reason for so many ill mannered people..? I dont know. There is a woman who is moving out of the apartment because she does not know what the odor is and doesnt want to risk it. Unfortunatly, she needs to brake her lease to do so as she was advised that taking this company to court will be like striking gold...far chance.As for the jobs. My husband and I must have interviewed with at least 200 employers
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Smoke, Smoke Everywhere - 3/9/2007
I am still amazed that the capitol of VA is still allowing public smoking everywhere...........restaurants..........smoking sections.......as George Carlin once said "Having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a peeing section in a pool"
Lots to do here.... great restaurants, art & culture abound but the smoking policies prohibit attending......so much for that.......Philip Morris does have their national/world headquarters here..........what did I expect? The low cost of living does not make up for the backward health
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Richmond - 12/11/2006
Richmond is not a bad place to live. I think there are better places out there if you can get enough information. Housing here is thru the roof there are no decent houses here under $250k anything less most of the time is a
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Columbia, SC Is Similar & Offers a Good Alternativ - 11/19/2006
I've lived in Columbia, SC for 14 of the past 16 years. I've often considered Richmond, VA, but Columbia has grown on me and my family and without a doubt is heading in the right direction. Richmond and Columbia are very similar - state capitals, centrally located, with easy access to the mountains and the beach. Richmond has the advantage in weather, access to D.C. and a superior public university (U.VA), but I believe Columbia has a major advantage in that her citizens get along, meaning race relations are very good. As an example, an African-American female has twice been elected to one of the at-large city council seats, even though the majority of Columbia's citizens are white. The citizens have judged her based on her qualifications, as it should be.
My family and I live close to downtown in one of Columbia's many beautiful neighborhoods. The quality of life is excellent! The citizens are friendly and the cost of living is very reasonable. The schools for
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Considering Relocating to Richmond.. Some advice ? - 10/18/2006
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. That is a good start. My wife and I are now living in Glendale, Az (suburb of Phoenix) and we can not stand it at all. There are good and bad factors, but the bad outweighs the good by far in my opinion. The city is ful of transcients from all over the US and nobody seems to be friendly towards one another unless your in their clique of friends. My main concern is if this is a suitable place for a young, new family. We are just starting our family, and have a baby on the way. We want to get out of Phoenix, because as some of you may know, Phoenix and arizona are ranked dead last as far as education. I also would like to know about the housing prices, and the economy as far as jobs go. If anyone at all could inform me of some of these concerns that I am having, it would be greatly appreciated... Thank
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thinking of moving to Richmond - 9/26/2006
we would be coming from Seattle, WA where housing pricing are too crazy for us. If anyone knows the Seattle area I would really appreciate some comparisons to Richmond or any other info that might be helpful. What are the people like, the drivers, jobs, etc.? Is there good coffee? Seattle is very liberal, so I'd be afraid to move some where that is homophobic or too
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RICHMOND - 7/15/2006
I'M FROM DURHAM NC BUT MOVED TO RICHMOND THE CRIME IS LIGHT COMPARED TO RALEIGH/DURHAM AREA BUT I LIVE IN WEST HENRICO ITS SO PEACFUL SO FOR THOSE WHO LIVE IN RICHMOND GO TO WEST HENRICO TO AVOID THE CRIME BUT ITS MORE EXPENSIVE BUT THE I FELL SAFE CAUSE THE PO-PO DONT PLAY
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