Richmond Movers - Welcome to Your Relocation Guide!
The State’s Capital
Virginia’s capital has a rich history going back to America’s beginnings. It is home to several Fortune 500 companies and monuments that will make you tip your hat. To help with your relocation here, get ready…because you’re about to get the scoop on the birthplace of Thomas Jefferson, Pocahontas and Shirley MacLaine.
Relocating to Richmond: Neighborhood Information & Data to Know
Cost of Living: The national score of the Cost of Living Index is an even 100. Richmond grabs a great cost of living at a score of 95. Move here and you’ll experience well-priced housing, albeit, more expensive health insurance.
Rent wise, living in a one bedroom in the city center averages at $1,016, while a renting a 3 bedroom averages at $1,765. Prices do drop dramatically as you move outside of the central part of the city.
Schools: You’re relocating to Richmond and have children, so, naturally, you want to look into the area’s schools. For K-12, the average of all the schools test scores is a 5 out of 10. However, there are hundreds of schools with a variety of ratings and programs. Check out Great Schools to see what school is right for your family.
As for higher learning, the largest institutions here are the University of Richmond and Liberty University. It is also home to one of the oldest universities in the country, The College of William and Mary (founded in 1693). If you’re looking for less expensive options, the city is chock-a-block with other 4 year institutions and community colleges.
Important Information to Know for Richmond Moving Quotes & Moving Companies
Population: Relocate here and you’ll become one of more than 200,000 people residing in Richmond. The metropolitan area of Richmond, however, includes a much wider reach and encompasses a population of about 1,208,000 residents.
Weather:- Weather: You’re moving to a new place and need to know what clothes to bring. With the 4 distinct seasons of this city, we highly recommend bringing them all! Summers are hot and humid; winters are cold and snowy. The humidity of summer and mildness of winter are caused by the proximity of the nearby bodies of water – Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
With regards to severe weather, you’ll want to be on the lookout for hurricanes, tropical storms and freezing rain. Tornadoes occur, but not enough to have you packing to relocate elsewhere in a hurry!
Getting a Job: Richmond's Top Employers & The Economy
Being located so close to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., the economy here is led by finance, law and government. Richmond is proud to be the home of the United States Appeal for the Fourth Circuit, one of the country’s Federal Reserve Banks and Dominion Resources (a Fortune 500 company).
Job prospects are attractive not only for the grand titles, but realistic opportunity of gaining good employment. The unemployment rate (as of 2014) was 5.5%, and Forbes has named Richmond as #51 in Best Places for Business & Careers.
Richmond's Must See Attractions & Events
- The Jefferson Hotel - Walk into the lobby and prepare to have your jaw drop, especially at Christmas time. They go all out for decorations, sky high tall Christmas tree included.
- Zombie Walk - At Halloween time, this city hosts a gruesome affair that is bloody fun! Get your zombie make up on and get ready to act like a cast member from TV’s latest hit, The Walking Dead.
- Breweries - For anyone and everyone who enjoys beer, Richmond has some particularly fantastic places to check out such as Legends, Hardywood and Center of Universe.
Fun Facts about Richmond
- There is a freakish lack of left turns in Richmond; you’ll find many streets where they are disallowed.
- The College of William & Mary was home to the first fraternity in the United States - Phi Beta Kappa. Cheers to the start of Greek life and the themed parties they have delivered to the world!
- In 2007, 16% of all license plates in Virginia were personalized. Drive around Richmond and get ready for great reading at red lights!