Richmond, VA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Richmond, Virginia Summary
Life in Richmond research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Richmond over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richmond:
The population in Richmond is 227,595.
The median home value in Richmond is $360,452.
The median income in Richmond is $62,671.
The cost of living in Richmond is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Richmond is $1,314.
The unemployment rate in Richmond is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Richmond is 18.8%.
The average high in Richmond is 69.0° and the average low is 45.9°.
Richmond SnackAbility
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Richmond, VA Crime Report
Crime in Richmond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Richmond. Key points include:
There were 8,151 total crimes in Richmond in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,516.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 336.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,179.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Richmond is 65.92% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Richmond Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Richmond / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,151 | 3,516.3 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 781 | 336.9 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 56 | 24.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 219 | 94.5 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 463 | 199.7 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 7,370 | 3,179.4 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 615 | 265.3 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 5,533 | 2,386.9 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,222 | 527.2 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Richmond, VA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Richmond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Richmond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Richmond is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Richmond is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Richmond is $360,452.
The median income in Richmond is $62,671.
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Richmond Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Richmond | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 125 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
Richmond, VA Weather
The average high in Richmond is 69.0° and the average low is 45.9°.
There are 73.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.2 inches of precipitation each year with 11.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.6 |
Average High
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4 Reviews & Comments About Richmond
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Mississippi Confederate - None
What about Richmond---- I lived in Richmond for 3 years and it's a lot of thugs that live out there
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 04:14:24.949075
Currently, the crime rate is fairly low. I think the schools are great. I love the river and parks in the area. There are also a lot of food options in the city! I can eat in a new restaurant every day of the week and not duplicate any for about 6 months. With that being said, I still have two favorites that I go to at least once a week.
I highly recommend a sandwich called the cheese colombo at Coppola's in Carytown. It's an adult grilled cheese with pepper, onion, and artichoke. Three kinds of cheese are fried directly on the griddle so they get melty and gooey in the middle, but really crispy and almost burnt on the outside. That helps the bun not get too soggy when the marinated veggies are added. It's perfection.
HomeSnacks User - None
Vienna are you kidding me-- I agree with the other person. I don't think you have visited some of these places. I lived there for a long time. I live in Richmond now. But Vienna is not s****y. And what about the rest of Virginia---
HomeSnacks User - None
I live in Richmond,va. and with all that goes around this city, I do liv in a fairly nice part just west of the downtown. I also, being a photographer and musician as well, have been able to visit the small towns and backroads which are beautiful places and the people in these towns I have met through travels are very nice...
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Richmond Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Richmond
The current population in Richmond is 227,595. The population has increased 12.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 227,595 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 227,171 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 225,676 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 229,233 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 226,622 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 223,787 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 220,892 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 216,773 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 213,735 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 211,063 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 207,878 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 205,348 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 203,165 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 201,828 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Richmond
Richmond is:
41.0% White with 93,413 White residents.
41.6% African American with 94,783 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 335 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 4,703 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 109 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 1,053 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 9,760 Two Or More residents.
10.3% Hispanic with 23,439 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.0% | 59.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 41.6% | 18.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Richmond
Richmond is 52.5% female with 119,505 female residents.
Richmond is 47.5% male with 108,090 male residents.
| Gender | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Richmond completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Richmond completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Richmond completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Richmond completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Richmond completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Richmond completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Richmond completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Richmond completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Richmond completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Richmond, Virginia
7.3% of households in Richmond earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Richmond earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Richmond earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Richmond earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.7% of households in Richmond earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Richmond earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Richmond earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Richmond earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Richmond earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.0% of households in Richmond earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.0% | 16.9% | 12.6% |
