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Living in Richmond City, Virginia

Virginia's capital and the metro's urban core: VCU, the James River Park System, and rowhouse neighborhoods from Church Hill to the Fan.

$394,950
Median home
1.20
Tax per $100
80%
Grad rate
Somewhat walkable
Walkability
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Housing market

The median sale price in Richmond City is $394,950, with most homes between $270,000 and $601,500.

Commute & how people work

About 20% of Richmond City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 22 min.

22 min
Average commute
51%
Commute under 20 min
7%
Commute 45 min or more
20%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min12%
10 to 19 min39%
20 to 29 min26%
30 to 44 min16%
45 min or more7%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone63%
Carpool8%
Public transit3%
Walk or bike5%
Work from home20%
Other1%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Richmond City Public Schools reports a 80% on-time graduation rate, with 49% passing Math and 53% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 550 restaurants & cafes and 138 grocery stores. The town center is somewhat walkable (16 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Richmond City. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Richmond City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$64,587
Median household income
$353,000
Median home value
$1,372 /mo
Median gross rent
44%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

35
Median age
46%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

11%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in Richmond City?

The median sale price in Richmond City is $394,950, with most homes between $270,000 and $601,500.

What are property taxes like in Richmond City?

Richmond City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.20 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.20% a year).

How are the schools in Richmond City?

Richmond City Public Schools reports a 80% on-time graduation rate, with 49% passing Math and 53% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Richmond City?

The average commute for Richmond City workers is about 22 minutes, and 51% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Richmond City?

About 20% of Richmond City workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

Keep exploring Richmond Metro with nearby area guides.

Henrico CountyChesterfield CountyHanover CountyGoochland CountyPowhatan CountyNew Kent CountyCharles City CountyLouisa County

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Richmond City.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • Home-price medians use 344 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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