Richmond, VA
Population 227,595 · Richmond, VA MSA. Moving to or from Richmond? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
227,595
Cost of living (RPP)
97.858
Annual avg temp
59°F
Typical home
$369,646
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $62,671 |
| Median age | 34.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $328,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,314/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.23 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 97.858 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.221, goods 96.773, services 99.136. Source: BEA, Richmond, VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
59°F
January low
29°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
8.8"
Annual precipitation 45.5". Station: RICHMOND INTL AP, VA US (8.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$369,646
ZHVI YoY
+1.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,622/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Richmond, VA
Total employment (MSA)
647,440
Median wage (annual)
$48,470
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 82,810 | $43,760 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 61,000 | $36,060 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 58,830 | $43,620 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 57,620 | $78,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 50,860 | $30,140 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Newport News, VA 74 mi · 1h 33m Hampton, VA 84 mi · 1h 43m Norfolk, VA 90 mi · 1h 54m Alexandria, VA 103 mi · 2h 6m Chesapeake, VA 110 mi · 2h 25m Virginia Beach, VA 111 mi · 2h 22m Baltimore, MD 147 mi · 3h 12m Raleigh, NC 154 mi · 3h 11m Durham, NC 154 mi · 2h 59m Cary, NC 170 mi · 3h 19m