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Camila Collins

Starting a business in Richmond?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is arou

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Carter Watson

Best kept secrets of Richmond, CA

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $650,100, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The par...

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Caroline Williams

How is Richmond for outdoor activities?

Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Richmond? TIA! The parks and outdoor ...

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Greyson W.

Biggest downsides of living in Richmond?

I'm a remote worker and It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience? Cost of living is definitely rising, but st...

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Camila Collins

Quick question about Richmond

Hi all, I'm originally from Denver and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There...

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Dominic James

Is Richmond getting better or worse?

Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Appreciate any input. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to...

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Nevaeh M.

Richmond quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 48-year-old software engineer and Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. Household incomes average around $90,038 in Richmond. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this?

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Autumn Wright

Richmond is underrated, change my mind

So, The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Karen T.

Housing market in Richmond — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $650,100. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $1895. Is now a good time to buy in Richmond? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Declan Gray

Is Richmond good for remote workers?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,895 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. With a population of 115K, Richmond is a mid-size city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

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Sophie Moore

Anyone regret moving to Richmond?

First post here. Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $90,038 in Richmond. Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 931.6 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for b...

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Gianna Taylor

Best companies to work for in Richmond?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. With a population of 115K, Richmond is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. N...

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Camila Collins

Day-to-day life in Richmond, CA

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be co...

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Sophie Moore

Considering Richmond vs Tucson -help me decide

Hi all, Been living here since 2013. Household incomes average around $90,038 in Richmond. With a population of 115K, Richmond is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus...

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Theodore Phillips

How is the nightlife in Richmond?

You can expect to pay around $1,895 for rent here. The median home value here is around $650,100, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Sophie Moore

Housing in Richmond compared to Seattle

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,895 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $90,038 in Richmond. Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. The suburbs are ...

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Sophie Moore

Richmond housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm a 36-year-old project manager and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Jeremiah T.

Job hunting in Richmond -tips?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. The median home value here is around $650,100, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

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Cynthia J.

Richmond vs Omaha -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $650,100, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. Median household income is $90,038, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes ...

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Theodore Ortiz

Affordable areas near Richmond?

Alright, Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Emily R.

Is it worth buying in Richmond?

I work in engineering and Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $90,038 in Richmond. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs...

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Madison H.

What to expect moving to Richmond?

First post here. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 931.6 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? TIA!

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Declan Gray

Moving to Richmond -what should I know?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great.

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Camila Collins

Rent in Richmond getting crazy

Hello, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 115K, Richmond is a mid-size city.

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Sophie Moore

Relocating to Richmond, CA -pros and cons?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,895 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is s...

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Nevaeh M.

Anyone work in healthcare in Richmond?

Random thought, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $90,038 in Richmond. Homes are going for about $650,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. ...

0 replies 51 upvotes jobs
Autumn Patel

Best and worst neighborhoods in Richmond

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 931.6 per 100K. Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are hi...

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Sophie C.

Moving to Richmond -what should I know?

I'm a 44-year-old accountant and Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 931.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective.

4 replies 42 upvotes moving
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