CITY PROFILE
Richmond, VA
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Richmond is a mid-size metro on the pricier side of our dataset, so budget accordingly if you're considering a move. Expect a mild climate with moderate sunshine and a wet climate, meaning you'll see rain regularly but enjoy fairly temperate winters and summers. It's a decent fit if you want urban conveniences without a massive metro, though you should be prepared for both the higher housing costs and frequent moisture.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $398K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,763/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C · warmest 26.7°C · coolest 1.9°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1182 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.27 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #45 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy81
- Affordable to rent67
- Climate comfort74
- Plenty of sunshine50
- Big-city amenities89
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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