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Composite cost of living
101.3
Richmond neighborhoods
The Fan
The historic Fan, deriving its name from the way its streets fan
out from Belvidere Street to Boulevard, is home to many apartments,
homes, duplexes and townhouses. The charm of the Fan comes from
several different areas. Whether it’s Monument Avenue, which
boasts several statues, including ones of Civil War generals, Robert
E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson; the beautiful parks and tree-lined
streets; the museums and local restaurants that are just around
the corner; or the brick sidewalks and cobblestone alleyways that
remain as remnants from another time.
Church Hill
Perched atop a hilly section of the city, Church Hill looks over
the downtown area. Famously known for its St. John’s Church,
where Patrick Henry gave his “give me liberty or give me
death” speech, the “Hill” is the oldest intact
residential area in the city. For more than 100 years, this area
was the main location for the middle and upper class citizens of
Richmond. As, the train and trolley stations began to move west,
so did the Church Hill residence. Now containing several parks
and beautiful town homes displaying a variety of architectural
styles, the area has become a destination for people interested
in renovating homes in this area.
Oregon Hill
Home to Hollywood Cemetery and the James River Park, this quaint
area contains town homes and a variety of people from different
backgrounds. Many of the homes have been renovated, however, there
are several homes that have not, which draws in individuals and
families interested in restoration.
Jackson Ward
In the center of downtown lays Jackson Ward. This historic neighborhood
is home to 19th and 20th-century urban row houses, the Maggie Walker
House and the Bojangles Statue. Jackson Ward not only contains
history, but is only a few minutes from the Richmond Coliseum and
the hotspots of downtown.
Northside
Consisting of the area north of Broad Street, Northside consists
of historic neighborhoods and beautiful turn of the century mansions.
Amazing architecture can be found in such neighborhoods as Ginter
Park, Bellevue and Highland Park. Northside is also home to the
Arthur Ashe Center, The Diamond, the State Fairgrounds and Bryan
Park.
Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom
Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom, known simply as the Slip and the
Bottom, are located in historic downtown. The Slip was once the
main commercial center for the city and still has brick 19th-century
warehouses, which continue to be renovated into luxury apartments.
While heading toward one of the latest restaurants or shop, you
can feel the history as you walk on the brick sidewalks and cobblestone
streets. The Bottom, only down the hill from the Slip contains
many of the same features, but also offers the historic 17th Street
Farmers Market and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Along with its history,
the Bottom also boasts modern day pleasures, such as renovated
buildings featuring luxury apartments, art studios and galleries,
shops and restaurants, and a lively nightclub scene.
Tobacco Row
With a wide variety of architectural styles ranging from the 1840s
to the 1930s, Tobacco Row has been undergoing renovation projects
to revitalize the area. The area now contains newly refurbished
office complexes and apartments that were once warehouses.
Surrounding Counties
The counties surrounding Richmond are filled with beautiful scenery
and abundant history. To learn more about each county, please click
on the links listed below.
Chesterfield County
Home to many historical sites, such as 1611 Citie of Henricus,
which was the second English settlement in Virginia in the New
World, Chesterfield County has 25 communities and over 1,000 neighborhoods.
To learn more about Chesterfield County, visit http://www.co.chesterfield.va.us.
Hanover County
The birthplace to several historic figures, such as Patrick Henry
and Henry Clay, Hanover has a grand tradition of history. To learn
more about Hanover County, visit http://www.co.hanover.va.us.
Henrico County
Established in 1634, Henrico County was named after Henry, Prince
of Wales, eldest son of King James I of England. To learn more
about Henrico County, visit http://www.co.henrico.va.us.
New Kent County
Founded in 1654, New Kent County has hosted such historic figures
as Martha Washington, and was even the site of her marriage to
George Washington in St. Peter’s Church. To learn more about
New Kent County, visit http://www.co.new-kent.va.us.
Apartment finders
For your convenience, a list of some Web sites for apartment hunting
are listed below. Richmond’s Official Web site offers apartment
search options.
VCU offers apartment searches from its Web
site.
Richmond’s central newspaper, the Richmond Times Dispatch,
hosts several apartment
listings.
You can also sometimes find great local apartment and home rental listings at www.richmond.com.
Virginia’s official Web site offers apartment search options.
Please click on the following link to go to the Web
page,
This site contains links to external (non-VCU) Web sites. VCU is
not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such
Web sites.
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