The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Richmond For 2022


We used science and data to determine which neighborhoods in Richmond are the best of the best.

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Do you like your neighborhood?

Is it friendly, and where everyone knows their neighbors?

No matter if you live in the sticks or in an apartment building in downtown Richmond, you have a little pocket that you can call home. And each neighborhood is different.

Smaller neighborhoods usually have obvious benefits -- less crime, a slower pace of life, and a lower cost of living. But not all Richmond neighborhoods are created equal. Some are better than others. But which ones?

Instead of relying on public opinion and speculation, we wanted to get the facts straight and find out which neighborhoods in Richmond are the best. If you're in one of the places we're about to highlight, odds are you know you've got it made. So, if you're thinking of moving to Virginia and Richmond is on the top of your list, check out our best neighborhoods to live in.

Here are the best neighborhoods in Richmond for 2022.

So what's the best neighborhood to live in Richmond for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Mary Munford looks to be the best Richmond neighborhood to live in.

Read on to see how we determined the places around Richmond that deserve a little bragging rights or maybe you're interested in the worst neighborhoods in Richmond.

Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from best to worst.

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Best Neighborhoods In Richmond
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Richmond

1. Mary Munford

Population: 1,463
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $373,500 (Tenth best)
Median Income: $70,202 (17th best)
More on Mary Munford: Homes For Sale | Data

2. Colonial Place

Population: 2,098
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $379,950 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $105,212 (Sixth best)
More on Colonial Place: Homes For Sale | Data

3. Malvern Gardens

Population: 1,494
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $316,800 (14th best)
Median Income: $77,642 (14th best)
More on Malvern Gardens: Homes For Sale | Data

Malvern Gardens Richmond, VA

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4. Stonewall Court

Population: 942
Rank Last Year: 5 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $483,450 (Third best)
Median Income: $127,808 (Fourth best)
More on Stonewall Court: Homes For Sale | Data

5. Three Chopt

Population: 2,235
Rank Last Year: 4 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $433,900 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $110,615 (Fifth best)
More on Three Chopt: Homes For Sale | Data

6. Windsor Farms

Population: 1,597
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $866,100 (Second best)
Median Income: $220,818 (Second best)
More on Windsor Farms: Homes For Sale | Data

Windsor Farms Richmond, VA

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7. Wilton

Population: 743
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $899,800 (best)
Median Income: $231,750 (best)
More on Wilton: Homes For Sale | Data

8. The Museum District

Population: 6,902
Rank Last Year: 6 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $334,660 (11th best)
Median Income: $54,284 (36th best)
More on The Museum District: Homes For Sale | Data

The Museum District Richmond, VA

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9. Westover Hills

Population: 1,031
Rank Last Year: 10 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $253,350 (32nd best)
Median Income: $65,729 (2best)
More on Westover Hills: Homes For Sale | Data

Westover Hills Richmond, VA

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10. Sherwood Park

Population: 813
Rank Last Year: 9 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $242,400 (34th best)
Median Income: $69,063 (18th best)
More on Sherwood Park: Homes For Sale | Data

Methodology: How We Determined The Best Richmond, VA Neighborhoods In 2022

In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Richmond, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".

Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:

  • High incomes
  • Low unemployment rates
  • Low crime
  • High home prices
  • High population densities (A proxy for things to do)

We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 137 in each category, where 1 was the best.

Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.

And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Richmond." We're lookin' at you, Mary Munford.

Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Richmond, Virginia has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.

Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Richmond

If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Richmond where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Richmond aren't all good. Cofer takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Richmond.

We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.

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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Richmond For 2022 Detailed Data

Rank Neighborhood Population Home Value Median Income
1 Mary Munford 1,463 $373,500 $70,202
2 Colonial Place 2,098 $379,950 $105,212
3 Malvern Gardens 1,494 $316,800 $77,642
4 Stonewall Court 942 $483,450 $127,808
5 Three Chopt 2,235 $433,900 $110,615
6 Windsor Farms 1,597 $866,100 $220,818
7 Wilton 743 $899,800 $231,750
8 The Museum District 6,902 $334,660 $54,284
9 Westover Hills 1,031 $253,350 $65,729
10 Sherwood Park 813 $242,400 $69,063
11 Oxford 2,122 $286,400 $83,076
12 The Fan 13,216 $383,990 $55,164
13 Willow Lawn 997 $333,700 $87,861
14 Bellevue 2,672 $270,133 $62,486
15 Carytown 1,965 $298,150 $56,769
16 Monument Avenue Park 631 $267,900 $86,484
17 Huguenot 3,374 $276,850 $86,355
18 Westover Hills West 635 $196,100 $70,909
19 Forest Hill Terrace 1,167 $236,950 $57,652
20 Sauer's Gardens 1,042 $255,000 $63,936
21 Forest Hill 1,061 $260,000 $80,692
22 Church Hill 2,389 $258,120 $51,391
23 Oregon Hill 1,330 $198,200 $56,071
24 Willow Oaks 610 $231,600 $56,538
25 Stratford Hills 2,786 $259,025 $86,908
26 Westlake Hills 1,641 $180,433 $45,592
27 Bryan Park 933 $287,200 $37,549
28 Cedarhurst 2,102 $179,600 $57,756
29 Central Office 245 $483,300 $37,123
30 Country Club Of Virginia 560 $313,550 $150,667
31 Forest Hill Park 391 $267,850 $64,032
32 Shockoe Slip 181 $483,300 $37,123
33 Chimborazo 1,713 $203,633 $43,921
34 Fawnbrook 562 $179,800 $43,737
35 Westover 2,917 $148,550 $44,202
36 Shockoe Bottom 2,545 $254,350 $40,956
37 Gravel Hill 577 $235,050 $67,228
38 Rosedale 780 $253,000 $51,702
39 Woodland Heights 2,160 $203,825 $48,226
40 Ginter Park 4,164 $257,286 $50,565
41 Edgewood 780 $148,850 $56,274
42 Chippenham Forest 1,127 $280,000 $50,320
43 Powhite Park 310 $189,400 $60,734
44 Cottrell Farms 1,012 $145,050 $40,763
45 Stony Point 1,053 $325,900 $86,621
46 Scott's Addition 566 $224,350 $45,348
47 Reedy Creek 1,363 $166,200 $26,875
48 Broad Rock Sports Complex 396 $116,900 $44,849
49 Randolph 2,867 $176,067 $41,655
50 Byrd Park 1,436 $216,600 $63,763
51 South Garden 2,008 $116,900 $44,849
52 Southampton 485 $308,100 $73,333
53 Northrop 1,426 $235,000 $24,777
54 Vcu 3,791 $291,700 $15,898
55 Walmsley 2,485 $144,450 $43,834
56 Forest View 819 $215,767 $51,837
57 Carillon 560 $218,750 $68,020
58 Beaufont 1,400 $129,600 $31,633
59 Gambles Hill 343 $483,300 $37,123
60 Brookhaven Farms 279 $179,800 $43,737
61 Newtowne West 181 $206,600 $49,306
62 Museums 263 $206,600 $49,306
63 Stadium 351 $162,500 $42,216
64 Eastview 1,292 $79,000 $10,304
65 Union Hill 1,260 $182,500 $31,748
66 Woodhaven 1,959 $116,400 $36,128
67 The Diamond 1,021 $212,700 $57,580
68 Northern Barton Heights 2,503 $160,000 $43,478
69 Monroe Ward 2,193 $241,650 $30,694
70 Piney Knolls 3,545 $146,150 $36,540
71 Oakwood Cemetery 1,298 $103,400 $37,159
72 Maymont Park 212 $197,100 $59,100
73 Jackson Ward 1,753 $237,500 $28,125
74 Brookland Park 1,945 $140,367 $37,118
75 Belmont Woods 519 $167,300 $42,853
76 Hickory Hill 1,529 $113,600 $43,144
77 Brookbury 591 $167,300 $42,853
78 Capitol District 288 $241,650 $37,123
79 North Highland Park 3,149 $102,067 $32,693
80 Fulton 4,591 $125,325 $29,791
81 Church Hill North 2,068 $136,580 $37,656
82 British Camp Farms 1,634 $126,250 $41,170
83 Carver 2,454 $156,300 $35,958
84 Jahnke 3,040 $120,950 $38,910
85 Belt Center 831 $127,050 $45,910
86 City Center 454 $240,267 $32,624
87 Highland Park Southern Tip 1,715 $113,175 $33,429
88 Worthington 1,230 $114,850 $33,783
89 Warwick 621 $113,600 $42,466
90 Deerbourne 691 $123,450 $35,631
91 Hioaks 1,328 $70,200 $33,516
92 Pocoshock 412 $113,600 $42,466
93 Ginter Park Terrace 366 $150,600 $43,438
94 Magnolia Industrial Center 692 $116,200 $26,554
95 Virginia Union 1,544 $152,125 $47,192
96 Swanson 1,062 $113,600 $42,466
97 Mcguire Manor 1,373 $110,000 $38,393
98 Maury 921 $65,500 $29,241
99 Brauers 725 $97,500 $20,357
100 Belle And Mayo Islands 173 $175,500 $31,063
101 Old Town Manchester 1,520 $128,150 $39,884
102 John Marshall 850 $241,600 $30,827
103 Whitcomb 2,820 $95,467 $20,537
104 Providence Park 1,148 $101,550 $29,920
105 Cullenwood 268 $135,600 $35,536
106 Upper Shockoe Valley 1,491 $74,250 $18,752
107 Pine Camp 451 $120,200 $26,711
108 Fairmount 1,300 $63,567 $17,747
109 Mcguire Veterans Hospital 459 $135,600 $35,536
110 Blackwell 1,428 $128,367 $35,756
111 Southern Barton Heights 750 $139,867 $39,618
112 Green Park 664 $97,800 $31,462
113 Swansboro 2,229 $148,900 $35,306
114 Fairfield 1,218 $81,900 $10,942
115 Hollywood Cemetery 568 $119,200 $24,375
116 Creighton 1,085 $84,800 $11,581
117 Chamberlayne Industrial Center 1,071 $130,767 $35,993
118 Swansboro West 2,060 $98,850 $21,406
119 Bellemeade 2,357 $73,133 $27,535
120 Highland Terrace 753 $89,950 $29,649
121 Davee Gardens 43 $59,600 $29,063
122 Woodville 755 $85,200 $22,004
123 Broad Rock Industrial Park 1,207 $51,133 $25,689
124 Parnell Industrial Area 889 $93,550 $32,636
125 Midlothian 3,735 $111,812 $33,587
126 Peter Paul 768 $85,200 $22,004
127 Biotech And Mcv District 506 $118,750 $28,125
128 Washington Park 601 $120,200 $26,711
129 Maymont 314 $136,300 $25,938
130 Broad Rock 708 $68,200 $25,694
131 Oakwood 306 $103,400 $37,159
132 Hillside Court 728 $66,800 $16,732
133 Elkhardt 789 $116,100 $25,100
134 Jeff Davis 2,196 $44,200 $27,816
135 Mcguire 725 $91,650 $27,772
136 Oak Grove 1,511 $55,667 $31,698
137 Cofer 357 $36,150 $27,474

Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2022. This is our ninth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Richmond.

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