VCU, Richmond, VA
Living in VCU
Bikeability85
Walkability92
Commute79
Public Transit72
Affordability95
Public Safety37
Airports31
Hospitals51
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+706 (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
31%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years69%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black31%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household31%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone25%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked14%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$314kMedian Home Value+$70k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$405 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached22%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in VCU
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Richmond City61
Property Crime in VCU
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Richmond City82
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump11%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in VCU
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding35
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near VCU, Richmond, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near VCU, Richmond, VA
St Andrew's School
0 miles, S
Orchard House School
1 miles, NW
Seven Hills School
1 miles, N
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near VCU, Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University
0 miles, N
Virginia Union University
1 miles, N
University of Richmond
5 miles, NW
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
7 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near VCU, Richmond, VA
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
1 miles, E
Children's Hospital of Richmond
2 miles, N
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
3 miles, E
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near VCU, Richmond, VA
Richmond International Airport
8 miles, E
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
60 miles, SE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
68 miles, NW
Norfolk International Airport
82 miles, SE