Richmond Housing: The Big Picture
The Historic Richmond Region is a unique and unexpected mix of cultural sophistication and legendary Southern charm. Easy, fun, accessible, and affordable, the region features some of the most distinctive and best-preserved historic neighborhoods in the U.S., as well as award-winning new communities. Professional arts, entertainment, sports, and natural attractions come together to form a cosmopolitan region rooted in a rich cultural heritage. The Historic Richmond Region is easy to love for residents and businesses alike.
- Greater Richmond's growing population exceeds 1,100,000. The area is a magnet for labor, drawing workers from more than 40 localities statewide.
- The diverse economy includes 12 Fortune 1000 headquarters; pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, semiconductor, and other 21st century manufacturers; Fifth District Federal Reserve, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and state capital; financial and information technology services; and higher education.
- Greater Richmond is strategically located at the mid-point of the East Coast.
- Interstates I-64, I-95, I-85, and I-295 converge in the metro area.
- The area's telecommunications infrastructure is state-of- the-art with an extensive fiber optic network and digital switching capability.
- Greater Richmond offers the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city with minimal traffic congestion and an average 24-minute commute.