Richmond, VA
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Richmond, Virginia Summary

Life in Richmond research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Richmond over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richmond:

  • The population in Richmond is 227,171.

  • The median home value in Richmond is $328,655.

  • The median income in Richmond is $59,606.

  • The cost of living in Richmond is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Richmond is $1,227.

  • The unemployment rate in Richmond is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Richmond is 19.5%.

  • The average high in Richmond is 69.0° and the average low is 45.9°.

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Richmond SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
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Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
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Richmond, VA Crime Report

Crime in Richmond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Richmond. Key points include:

  • There were 8,621 total crimes in Richmond in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,792.4 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 359.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,432.6 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Richmond is 63.17% above the national average.

8,621
Total Crimes
63.17%
Above National Average

Crime In Richmond Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Richmond
/ 100k People
Virginia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 8,621 3,792.4 1,665.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 818 359.8 208.7 369.8
Murder 59 26.0 6.1 6.3
Robbery 221 97.2 34.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 528 232.3 141.7 268.2
Property Crime 7,803 3,432.6 1,456.4 1,954.4
Burglary 785 345.3 133.5 269.8
Larceny 6,253 2,750.7 1,196.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 765 336.5 126.3 282.7

Richmond, VA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Richmond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Richmond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Richmond is 103 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Richmond is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Richmond is $328,655.

  • The median income in Richmond is $59,606.

103
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Richmond Comparison Table

Living Expense Richmond Virginia National Average
Overall 103 102 100
Services 105 102 100
Groceries 94 98 100
Health 102 102 100
Housing 105 107 100
Transportation 97 95 100
Utilities 103 102 100

Richmond, VA Weather

  • The average high in Richmond is 69.0° and the average low is 45.9°.

  • There are 73.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 44.2 inches of precipitation each year with 11.6 inches of snow.

StatRichmond
Average Annual High69.0
Average Annual Low45.9
Annual Precipitation Days73.7
Average Annual Precipitation44.2
Average Annual Snowfall11.6
69.0°
Average High
73.7°
Days of Rain

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4 Reviews & Comments About Richmond

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Mississippi Confederate -

What about Richmond---- I lived in Richmond for 3 years and it's a lot of thugs that live out there


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 04:14:24.949075

Currently, the crime rate is fairly low. I think the schools are great. I love the river and parks in the area. There are also a lot of food options in the city! I can eat in a new restaurant every day of the week and not duplicate any for about 6 months. With that being said, I still have two favorites that I go to at least once a week.

I highly recommend a sandwich called the cheese colombo at Coppola's in Carytown. It's an adult grilled cheese with pepper, onion, and artichoke. Three kinds of cheese are fried directly on the griddle so they get melty and gooey in the middle, but really crispy and almost burnt on the outside. That helps the bun not get too soggy when the marinated veggies are added. It's perfection.


HomeSnacks User -

Vienna are you kidding me-- I agree with the other person. I don't think you have visited some of these places. I lived there for a long time. I live in Richmond now. But Vienna is not s****y. And what about the rest of Virginia---


HomeSnacks User -

I live in Richmond,va. and with all that goes around this city, I do liv in a fairly nice part just west of the downtown. I also, being a photographer and musician as well, have been able to visit the small towns and backroads which are beautiful places and the people in these towns I have met through travels are very nice...

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Richmond Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Richmond

The current population in Richmond is 227,171. The population has increased 12.6% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 227,171 1.5%
2021 223,787 1.3%
2020 220,892 1.9%
2019 216,773 1.4%
2018 213,735 1.3%
2017 211,063 1.5%
2016 207,878 1.2%
2015 205,348 1.1%
2014 203,165 0.7%
2013 201,828 -

Race / Ethnicity in Richmond

White
41.8% (95,033)
African American
43.7% (99,372)
American Indian
0.1% (262)
Asian
2.2% (4,976)
Hawaiian
0.0% (104)
Other
0.4% (859)
Two Or More
4.1% (9,259)
Hispanic
7.6% (17,306)

Richmond is:

  • 41.8% White with 95,033 White residents.

  • 43.7% African American with 99,372 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 262 American Indian residents.

  • 2.2% Asian with 4,976 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 104 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 859 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 9,259 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.6% Hispanic with 17,306 Hispanic residents.

Race Richmond VA USA
White 41.8% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 43.7% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.1% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.6% 10.0% 18.7%

Gender in Richmond

Female
52.4% (119,139)
Male
47.6% (108,032)
  • Richmond is 52.4% female with 119,139 female residents.

  • Richmond is 47.6% male with 108,032 male residents.

Gender Richmond VA USA
Female 52.4% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 47.6% 49.5% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Richmond completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Richmond completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Richmond completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Richmond completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Richmond completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Richmond completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Richmond completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Richmond completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Richmond completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4.0% (9,086)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (15,901)
High School / GED
21.0% (47,705)
Some College
19.0% (43,162)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (11,358)
Bachelor's Degree
26.0% (59,064)
Master's Degree
12.0% (27,260)
Professional Degree
4.0% (9,086)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (4,543)
Education Richmond VA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 21.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 19.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 26.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 13.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Richmond, Virginia

  • 7.7% of households in Richmond earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Richmond earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Richmond earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Richmond earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Richmond earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Richmond earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Richmond earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Richmond earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Richmond earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Richmond earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (1,751,578)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (1,285,344)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (1,949,790)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (1,988,624)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (3,016,495)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (3,732,346)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (2,623,888)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.4% (2,821,875)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (1,471,658)
$200,000 or more
9.1% (2,075,496)
Income Richmond VA USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.4% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.1% 15.6% 11.4%

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