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 takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Clara B.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Isabelle Lewis
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much pricey but now it's hit or miss.
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Reagan Morgan
I'm a nurse and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Aubrey Thomas
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Asian.
No regrets on my end..
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Wesley Bennett
100%
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Carter M.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Southern places. I love the pace of life here.
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