Richmond Metro Area, VA

Living in the Richmond Metro Area

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 27
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 73
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Schools 91
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Residents

1.3M Population +34k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black29%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$238k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$938 Median Monthly Rent +$201 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Richmond Metro Area

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in the Richmond Metro Area

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 3 3
Feb 41 3 3
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 58 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 4 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Richmond Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Richmond Metro Area, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Richmond Metro Area, VA

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The Goddard School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Richmond Metro Area, VA

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University of Richmond
13 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Richmond Metro Area, VA

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Cjw Medical Center
9 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Richmond Metro Area, VA

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