Richmond Metro Area, VA
Living in the Richmond Metro Area
Bikeability31
Walkability27
Commute54
Public Transit29
Affordability55
Public Safety72
Airports39
Hospitals50
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3MPopulation+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
$69kMedian 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
$238kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$938Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Richmond Metro Area, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Richmond Metro Area, VA
Girls in Focus Academy
4 miles, N
The Goddard School
4 miles, SW
Primrose at Ironbridge Corner
5 miles, SW
Richmond Christian School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Richmond Metro Area, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University
10 miles, N
Virginia Union University
10 miles, N
Virginia State University
12 miles, S
University of Richmond
13 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Richmond Metro Area, VA
Cjw Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
9 miles, N
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
9 miles, N
John Randolph Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Richmond Metro Area, VA
Richmond International Airport
9 miles, NE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
75 miles, NW
Norfolk International Airport
77 miles, SE