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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mason

Raising a family in Richmond -thoughts?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $205,900, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $860/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $48,223 in Richmond. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather take...

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Emma Lewis

Job market in Richmond for tech?

It's a a smaller city city with about 35,498 people. The median home value here is around $205,900, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $205,900 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-off...

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Thomas Rogers

Healthcare options in Richmond?

Alright, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $860 for rent here. Homes are going for about $205,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective.

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Lily Hall

Weekend activities in Richmond?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,498 people. Median household income is $48,223, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $860 for rent here. The parks and outdoor area...

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Hazel Thomas

Rent vs buy in Richmond -what makes sense?

Hello, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 205.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $48,223 in Richmond. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,498 people. It's not perfect, but the com...

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Lucy

Best restaurants in Richmond?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lo...

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Lucas H.

Richmond vs St. Louis -which is better?

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and Rent is about $860/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,498 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 205.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $48,223 in Richmond. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, ...

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Gabriel Y.

What to expect moving to Richmond?

First post here. I'm originally from Indianapolis and You can expect to pay around $860 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 205.7 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Mason

Unpopular opinion about Richmond

Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Lucy

Unpopular opinion about Richmond

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 9 years and Median household income is $48,223, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 205.7 per 100K. With a population of 35,498, Richmond is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a hu...

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Caleb K.

Living in Richmond -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 1 years and You can expect to pay around $860 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,498 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for b...

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Evelyn Bennett

Grocery stores in Richmond -recommendations?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 205.7 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $860 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $205,900 on average. People here are genuinely frien...

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Elena

Things that make Richmond unique

Alright, With a population of 35,498, Richmond is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugar...

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Elena

Cheapest neighborhoods in Richmond?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 205.7 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Lucy

Most overrated things about Richmond

Hi all, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 18.8%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Richmond sits at 205.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $48,223 in Richmond. People here are genuinely friend...

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Thomas Rogers

Healthcare options in Richmond?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 18.8%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $860 for rent here. Homes are going for about $205,900 on average. Household incomes average around $48,223 in Richmond. The suburbs are where most families end u...

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denver_eliana

Is Richmond walkable?

So, Homes are going for about $205,900 on average. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $860/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $205,900, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not pe...

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