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
Great for Families - 6/26/2006
I have lived in Richmond my entire life. It's a great place to raise a family, but not so great for singles. There's alot to do between the beach and mountains. Wine country is beautiful! There are some nice areas in the suburbs-the West End and Midlothian are filled with
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Crime in the city - 6/25/2006
I live in Henrico County and the crime here is fairly limited to domestic or stupid kid stuff, although a few nasty things have happened in the 19 years I have been here. The real crime occurs in the downtown and drug areas in the city - I don't frequent those areas so it seems very isolated to me. A few years ago I attended the Medical College Campus at night and found walking around the area - near the Capitol - fairly
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relocated from southern ca to richmond area in 200 - 6/24/2006
we moved to eastern goochland(western suburb of richmond) it has grown in a positive way in the last 4 years, quality of life is fantastic, realestate is still a lot of bang for the buck and the economy is strong and growing rapidly, we miss southern ca beach life but the lack of traffic booming economy and large home have made up for it. we are and have invested in land in the surrouding area and have done very well with no end in sight to land values increasing( due to the counties putting the brakes on developement) i would recommend the counties of henrico, hanover or goochland as good places to live and work the city of richmond i can do without..southern ca transplant
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It has it all - 6/11/2006
Richmond has much to offer to all ages. It has a good highway system making commuting easy. It has all four seasons without extreme highs or lows. The land is rolling with many waterways. The city is very alive and the surronding smaller communties are within an easy
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RVA - 6/7/2006
This place is going down hill. The cost of living is going up and as hard as I have tryed, I cant seem to find a better paying job in my field of
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So much potential, people resistant to change - 5/25/2006
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 willingly use their tax money for such a system. Also, many bicyclists ride everywhere, but the said motorists are infamous for running bikers off the
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Allergies - 5/24/2006
Since moving to Richmond, allergies have gotten so bad we're considering moving
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QOL - Richmond - 5/21/2006
Richmond is a great city to live in - you can be in the city and back in the country in about 20
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The good and the bad - 4/24/2006
Excellent location to DC, the Ocean and the Mountains. The City has plenty to offer in the way of music, the arts and outdoor activities. In my opinion the bad - very conservative, they are slow to make any
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From Ruth, Re:Richmond, VA - 4/20/2006
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 of money on schools? What would be downfalls to living outside of Richmond and what would be the best reasons too relocate there? I am looking for cost of living to be lower, for instance my property taxes are almost $5,000 per year, our sales tax is 8.75%, and well it snow's too much and our climate stinks. My husband will be transferring to a Tyson Plant in Glen Allen, where in that area would be the best county and/or town to move for good schools and other good things? Thanks to anyone who provides info. on the above. You can email me at
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