Living in Richmond, VA
A vibrant, mid-sized city. Two hours from the ocean, two hours from the mountains, two hours from DC.
The James River cuts through the heart of Richmond, surrounded by a vast array of winding trails and history. Beyond its historical role as the capital of Virginia, Richmond has become increasingly known for its thriving food and beverage scene in recent years, having even been named among the Top 10 best beer scenes in the country by USA Today. Good drinks and a sprawling waterfront form our baseline, but what is there to do in Richmond? While, sports round out the trifecta, as we're also home to several sports teams, including the Richmond Kickers (men's minor league soccer), Richmond Ivy (women's minor league soccer), Richmond Squirrels (AA baseball affiliate of the San Francisco Giants), and the Washington Commanders Training Camp, alongside our own D1 NCAA basketball teams including the VCU Rams and Richmond Spiders. Where's the hockey teams, you may ask. Luckily, Richmond sits in the dead center between Washington and Raleigh, N.C., making it easy as can be to jet off to a Leafs game whenever they play the Capitals or the Hurricanes.
museums, a lively music scene, multiple trails and parks, and a number of architectural marvels. For a little adventure, we're also located a couple of hours away from Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, Pocahontas State Park, historic Jamestown, Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg.
The fun does not stop here though, as Richmond is also home to an incredible art gallery, a number of
Moreover, Richmond is an affordable city with a diverse range of neighbourhoods. Walkable urban areas exist such in The Fan, Carytown, Church Hill and Scott's Addition districts, as well as within inner-suburban neighbourhoods including Forest Hill, Westover Hills and Henrico. The average rent is between $1100-1600 per month, and the median home price is sub-$400,000, making both renting and buying relatively affordable compared to many other cities. Feel free to utilize the Virtual Tour of RVA and Cost of Living Calculator for a more in depth look.
Distinct neighborhoods, cozy restaurants and cafes and quaint local markets give the city an intimate feel, but theaters, galleries, music festivals, sports attractions and a steady stream of annual events bring RVA — as locals call the region — to life. Established in 1780, its rich history can be seen in the architecture, the Capitol grounds and the cobblestone streets around the city. With the historic James River and 600 acres of parks bordering it, bike trails, wineries, breweries, a flourishing arts, entertainment and restaurant scene and affordable suburbs, this small city punches well above its weight in terms of attractions and buzz.
science for societal change.