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Thinking About The Richmond, VA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Richmond. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

85/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

126,265

Median Home

$375K

Median Income

$89K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 126,265, Richmond is a large VA city. Median household income is $89K with homes valued around $375K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Richmond, VA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$375K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

60%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Richmond, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

23220

Area Stats

Pop: 33,667

Home Value: $426K

23233

Area Stats

Pop: 31,164

Home Value: $419K

23236

Area Stats

Pop: 25,768

Home Value: $281K

23294

Area Stats

Pop: 19,669

Home Value: $262K

23226

Area Stats

Richmond Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Fairfax Area

Home: $677K90 mi away

Virginia Beach Area

Home: $290K93 mi away

Chesapeake Area

Home: $435K94 mi away

Arlington Area

Home: $953K96 mi away

Forest Area

Home: $331K97 mi away

Schools Near Richmond

Schools in and around Richmond, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

A.M. Davis Elementary

Bon Air Elementary

Charles M. Johnson Elementary

Crestview Elementary

Crestwood Elementary

Elizabeth Holladay Elementary

Greenfield Elementary

Jackson Davis Elementary

Maybeury Elementary

Pemberton Elementary

Reams Road Elementary

Robious Elementary

Middle Schools (5)

George H. Moody Middle

Henrico Juvenile Detention Home

Providence Middle

Quioccasin Middle

Robious Middle

High Schools (3)

Douglas S. Freeman High

John Randolph Tucker High

Yvonne B. Miller High School

Private Schools (20)

BENJAMIN & LILLIAN ROCHKIND YESHIVA OF VIRGINIA

CARDINAL NEWMAN ACADEMY

COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Richmond stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 5 most populated zip codes for Richmond and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.