Who Lives Downtown?
Downtown Richmond has experienced residential growth in the recent years. From Millennials wanting the ease of living and working downtown, to Baby Boomers downsizing from single-family homes, to low-to-no-maintenance properties, Downtown has - yet again - become home to a diverse segment of Richmonders.
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Facts & Figures
- 51,000 residents have moved to Richmond since 2010
- 18% of households do not own a car
- People biking or walking to work nearly doubled since 2000
- GRTC bus rapid transit triples number of residents within ½ mile of a frequent bus
- 74 Walk Score
- 75% of Richmonders live within a 10 minute walk of a park
- There are nearly 3,000 acres of parkland in the City
- Annual Rent Growth Up 3%
- Market Rent/SF $19.65
- 7 Bus Stops Downtown
To make yourself at home, check out our Living Essentials to learn more about where to find services Downtown!
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Data provided by City of Richmond.
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