Financial District

Hub to RVA's workforce, Fortune 500 companies, hotels for business travelers and to our city and state government, downtown's Financial District is the economic epicenter of Richmond and Virginia.

View of the moon through buildings

Where is the Financial District in Richmond, VA?

Downtown Richmond’s Financial District neighborhood is located in the middle of downtown Richmond bordered between 5th Street to the west, E. Broad Street to the north, Byrd Street to the south and roughly 12th Street to the east.

History of the Financial District in Downtown Richmond

Downtown Richmond’s Financial District was established in the early 20th century as the economic epicenter and leader in Virginia’s banking business. Today, it serves as a hub to 53% of RVA’s workforce (nearly 80,000 jobs) and home to many well-established national and regional companies that make RVA run, like Dominion Energy, Baskervill, Virginia Lottery, McGuireWoods, regional banking and financial headquarters, and many more.

As our state capital, Downtown Richmond’s Financial District is home to both city and state government offices, the Virginia State Capitol and VCU Health System. Although the Financial District functions as the financial and governing core of Richmond and Virginia, there is more to see and do throughout the neighborhood outside of the daily 9-to-5.

Richmond’s Financial District offers the best of urban living, with modern apartments that put you within walking distance of work, downtown shops, and the scenic riverfront. Living here means enjoying the convenience of city life while staying connected to all that downtown Richmond has to offer.

Though known as the hub of business, the Financial District also boasts hidden gems of food, art, and history for residents, visitors, and professionals to explore. From running errands and shopping local to grabbing lunch, enjoying happy hour, or dining out, you’ll find no shortage of restaurants and shops in the Financial District. Visitors can also enjoy a comfortable stay at one of the district’s hotels, making it an ideal destination for both work and play in downtown Richmond, VA.