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The area is home to all 4 seasons, with hot summers and mild winters. This is an ideal location to move for those who love temperate weather, but hate severe cold.

With a thriving arts community and nationally-renowned historic districts, the real estate market is rapidly growing. That makes it the perfect place to move for the long haul.

A uniquely historical city

Richmond is located along the James River and is famous for its rich colonial history. It was first settled by Europeans in 1737, and is home to Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. The city is home to 15 historic districts, and the State Capitol building was designed by Thomas Jefferson himself.

History buffs will find no shortage of things to do here, including old homes, Civil War relics, historic churches and famous cemeteries. U.S. News named Richmond as the eighth-best historic destination in the country.

Diverse and booming

Richmond has about an equal percentage of white and African-American residents, and is a culturally and ethnically diverse city. The median income is $53,889 and 36% of residents have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Fifty-two percent of residents are homeowners. The city is a hub for young professionals.

Richmond is home to six Fortune 500 companies, including CarMax and Dominion Resources. It’s also home to a variety of government agencies as well as other industries, including law, finance, advertising and health. This makes it an ideal place to move for career advancement, especially since the city also features a low cost of living in comparison to other major cities.
Homes and transportation

The median home value in Richmond is just $176,500 as of April 2017, and the market is booming. Home values have gone up 13.7% over the past year alone. The median sales price is now $239,950. For renters, the median cost of a two-bedroom home is $960 per month.

Pricier neighborhoods include Westover Hills and Forest Hill, while more affordable neighborhoods include Forest Hill Terrace and Byrd Park. There are several affluent suburbs nearby.

There are a variety of styles of homes to choose from, from historic homes to modern high-rises. The downtown area is artsy and historic. These neighborhoods, such as Carytown and Monroe Park, are highly walkable and urban.

Other more residential areas are great for young families. Though they are less walkable, commute times are generally short — less than a half hour or so — due to the well-designed Interstate system. It’s also easy to bike in this city.
Things to do in the River City

Not only is this city affordable, but it also features all of the benefits of a busy metropolis, including plenty of cultural events and nightlife.

For culture- and art-lovers, there are several museums, hundreds of murals, live music, and a variety of outdoor events. The revitalized downtown area features a variety of shops, eateries and a performing arts center. There are multiple nationally-renowned restaurants and 12 microbreweries. The city is also home to several universities.

Richmond also features one of the oldest city park systems in the country, with several located along the James River. It’s easy to access natural beauty from this area, including the Virginia wetlands, gorgeous mountains and coastal beaches.

Richmond is also a great city for sports fans. Though they call D.C. home, the Redskins train in Richmond every summer at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Spectators can come get a unique glimpse of their favorite players during pre-season. The city is also well-known for its NASCAR racing community; many locals are huge fans.

A safe and friendly city

This city has become increasingly safe over the past decade. Though in the early 2000s it had some of the highest crime rates in the U.S., within 10 years it was no longer in the top 200 cities and crime is still steadily decreasing. It features a mixture of working-class, middle-class and upper-class neighborhoods.

Though Virginia is located right along the border of the North and South, Richmond has a distinctly Southern character. Locals are huge fans of their sweet tea, and the city is friendly and welcoming.

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About the Area

Wyndham is about 99 miles south of Washington, DC. The community lies west of Williamsburg, east of Charlottesville, and only a few miles west of Richmond’s central business district. The main geographic feature of the area would have to be the James River, which winds through the suburbs and part of Richmond. As a newer community, most of the architecture is modern, though there may be a few buildings with colonial or Federal-style features that mimic some of the historic buildings in Richmond.

The community stands out from other places in Virginia in several ways. What should stand out first is the size of the homes, which mostly have three to five bedrooms. The large homes hint at the neighborhood’s affluence. As noted below, the household income is very high, higher in fact than 97% of neighborhoods in the United States. This affluence also makes for one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the state, home to several affluent Washington, DC suburbs.

More Greek speakers live here than in any other neighborhood in Virginia. While only 3.4% of the population speaks Greek as a first language, which is a huge percentage relative to most other neighborhoods in the country. Tiny, but unusually large numbers of residents hail from Greek and Austria.

The socioeconomic and demographic makeup of the neighborhood are generally what you would expect in an upscale urban neighborhood.

Community Characteristics

The population in 2010 was approximately 9,800. As a small bedroom community in the Richmond metropolitan area, the community is primarily interesting to residents because of its proximity to the city. A foundation administers a Web site serving the planned community and its residents. The demographics of this bedroom community are similar to many suburbs, as is the available housing stock, but there are some important differences.

This is also one of the most educated places in the country. Nationwide, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor’s degree, as compared with two-thirds of Wyndham’s residents. Many of those residents also have graduate or professional degrees. The age distribution of residents reflects the neighborhoods high population of university-educated citizens.

This bedroom community skews toward middle age and a higher household income, with 58% of the population being 25-64. The community is also affluent, with an average household income of $138,613 in 2017. That figure makes residents better off than most of the United States. Housing costs reflect the community’s affluence.

Housing is relatively expensive, with the median home value being $452,500 in 2017. Most of the homes were built between 1970 and 1999, so most homes are neither old nor particularly new. The median rent was $2,037 in 2017 as well. Both figures put Wyndham among the most expensive 255 of all neighborhoods in the Commonwealth and in the United States. As a popular neighborhood, housing demand is healthy. Approximately 6.8% of housing is vacant at a time, a percent below nearly two-thirds of neighborhoods in the United States. Most of those occupied housing units are owner-occupied instead of rental properties.

Area Attractions

The community’s proximity to Richmond puts residents close to many state government offices and close to many historical landmarks. Richmond is the oldest major city in the Commonwealth and one of the oldest large cities in the United States. On a practical level, being so close to the city offers an easy commute to major private sector employers like Phillip Morris USA and Capitol One and to the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Strayer University. Appliance manufacturer Hamilton Beach has its headquarters next door in Glen Allen as well. The community itself is a small residential community with limited facilities, but the larger West End area is close to seven city parks.

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Rich in history, you will notice Historic Roadside Markers including the Battle of Savage’s Station, the Battle of Darbytown Road and the Battle of Meadow Bridge just to name a few. Each marker gives a synopsis of what happened at that particular historical site. Along those same lines, there are Historical Tabletops that give rich narratives of happenings from long ago in Henrico County.

Places to Go

Some must-see places also include Clarke-Palmore House Museum built beginning in 1819. After John Clarke bought the property in 1855, he added the second story. The building was donated along with 12 acres to Henrico County in 1999.

The Dabbs house, on Miles Road, was once used by General Robert E. Lee as his field headquarters in the summer of 1862. Later it became a house to use for the poor. Today it is used as a visitor information center that also gives tours of the house.

Enjoy a Crosswind Adventure Tour at Deep Bottom Park for a peaceful ride along the James River where you can relax and get away from it all for a day exploring the creeks and ponds and waterways of the lower James with stops along the way for snacks and drinks. Be sure to take this Paddleboard tour available on Saturdays and Sundays from May through September.

While you’re in this area, make sure to visit Osborne Boat Landing on the north side of the River where you can park your boat or have access to a fishing pier. There is also a playground, walking trails and a boardwalk. Cyclists love this area also.

There are plenty of places to eat in this city, including Chinese food at Peter Chang’s, Maya Mexican Grill and Tequila House and Maggiano’s Little Italy. If you’re in the mood for a Barbeque, try Mission BBQ where you’ll sit in a patriotic room and enjoy a meal with some of the freshest ingredients.

Property Details

Varina not only has the lowest property tax in Virginia with the median property value being $210,829, but also maintains a low cost of living index below the national average. The median gross rent for this area stands at $1603 per month. Most homes are newer, three or four bedrooms, being built in 2000 or later and most of this real estate is owner-occupied. A very high percentage, over 96%, are detached, single-family homes, making this town one of the highest in the nation for detached, single family structures.

Neighborhood Facts

The occupants of this city receive an above average income, making them upper-middle class with a higher income than 71% of neighborhoods in America. There is also a lower rate of poverty, with only 12.6% living below the poverty line. The population of this town in 2015 was 59,975, up from 59,349 in 2010. The town occupies 125.8 square miles, averaging 477 people per square mile.

The highest Varina occupations, almost 38%, include employment in executive, management and professional fields. Next is sales and services jobs at just under 23% of residents working both ends of the spectrum, from major accounts, to the fast food industry. Other occupations include manufacturing, labor, clerical and tech support.

For getting to and from work, most residents drive their private automobile, taking between 15 and 30 minutes to commute, which is shorter time than other Americans. Residents also may carpool with coworkers or friends to get to their jobs.

This city in Virginia includes people of Irish and English descent, along with some German, Scots-Irish and Italian ethnicity and the most common language spoken is English by an overwhelming 97.4%.

Government

In 1934, the county manager form of government was adopted which is the only county in the state that uses this type of government. Distinguishing it from other forms of government is the county manager position that is appointed by the administrative head. Since 1934, only eight individuals have served as the county manager. In this type of government, the school board operates as a separate group. The county maintains its own roads, only one of two counties in the state that does this.

Weather

The weather in this part of the United States is considered a Humid Subtropical Climate Zone with moderately cold winters and hot summers with sometimes high humidity. The average high temperature is 67.8 degrees and the average low temperature is 44.6 degrees from January through December. Average rain is 44 inches per year and typical snowfall is 14 inches.

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Lakeside, and the areas surrounding it, has a rich history. Colonized by the British in the late 1600’s, this city has seen plenty of famous and significant American events. Its county was the site of numerous battles in the Civil War’s Peninsula Campaign, and significant battles, including the Battle of Seven Pines, the Battle of Savage’s Station, and the Battle of Oak Grove, all took place near the area.

Despite being a small, town, there is plenty to do in this Virginian city. There are plenty of places to eat, from the casual Sgt. Pepper’s Pizza to the Italian Arriana’s grill. The city is home to numerous cafés and a number of bars, the sources of the city’s happening nightlife. The Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens is one of the nation’s top four botanical gardens, where you can explore a beautiful variety of herbs, flowers, and other plants, and find fun and entertaining concerts at the “‘Groovin’ in the Garden” concert destination.

Located in Richmond, a mere 15 minute drive, is the American Civil War Museum, a great place to visit for those with knack for history to learn more about the bloodiest war in American history.

Also historically significant is the John Marshall House, where you can find the largest collection of furnishings and memorabilia associated with the “Great Chief Justice,” a major player in American history. Known for its interesting architecture, the Virginia Capitol Building is also nearby, a great place to visit to learn more about past and present government affairs associated with the “Mother of All States.”

Museums to visit include the “White House and Museum of the Confederacy,” another fascinating Civil War destination, the Tredegar Iron Works military arms museum, and the lauded VA Holocaust Museum. Monument Avenue is a very popular tourist destination, where one can learn more about the city’s rich history and events that took place as America grew into the nation that it is today.

The VA Museum of Fine Arts is what the Wall Street Journal dubbed “a two day museum.” With over 5,000 years of art from all around the world, this art destination is open 365 days a year and general admission is always free. Rated an average of 5 stars by thousands of reviewers, this museum is a must-visit for anyone living or visiting the area.

For those more in touch with nature, this Henrico County city is home to or nearby numbers of landmarks and bodies of water. Belle Island, a park and body of water, is a great place to take a walk and enjoy a nice, sunny day, with beautiful bridges and fantastic views. The James River “Pony Pasture” Park system is another location with beautiful sights; the view, the quiet walking paths, and the river make this destination another fan favorite.

This city is also home to a beautiful, premier shopping mall, the Regency Square mall. With numbers of restaurants, ice cream stores, spas and salons, and jewelry stores, as well as high class clothing stores and larger, department store, Regency Square is the perfect place for a shopping day or just to hang out and have fun.

Lakeside, Virginia, Property Manager

The estimated median house or condo value for this town is $176,000, which is up almost $100,000 from the number it was in 2000, demonstrating the city’s rise in affluence and the change in quality of the city. As of 2015, the median gross rent in the city was just $1,059, making renting quite affordable.

If you are interested in visiting Lakeside and viewing for yourself the sights of the town and experiencing the aforementioned city attractions, there are a number of hotels in the area, ranging in price for your budget. For those looking for more affordable options, there is the Four Points hotel and the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, among many others; for those looking for a luxurious stay, there is a nice Westin Hotel nearby, as well as a Hilton Hotel & Spa and an Omni Hotel in Richmond.

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In 1815, Revolutionary War veteran Robert Hyde Saunders built a tavern with an laughably short handled water pump under the porch. Travelers between Richmond and Charlottesville found this as hilarious as the locals did, eventually renaming the town in honor of the pump. Famous personalities like Thomas Jefferson, the Earl Cornwallis, the Marquis de Lafayette, General Peter Muhlenberg, and Stonewall Jackson were all recorded visitors.

Activities and Attractions

Family Fun – Main street staples include Bowl America, the 14 colossal movie screens at Regal Cinemas, and SkateNation Plus.
Fine Dining – Top tier eating at Firebirds and Maggiano’s or national haunts like The Cheesecake Factory draw hungry customers from all around.
The Great Outdoors – Deer Run Park and Recreation Center is the foremost green space in the area, with a plethora of smaller parks to enjoy a walk or time with the children.
Historic Sites – The Tuckahoe Plantation provides guests with ghost tours while the Virginia War Memorial will humble any visitor to the hallowed grounds; both are just minutes from Main Street.
West Broad Village – The newest shopping center in town, equipped with stores like REI, Trader Joe’s, Long Horn Steakhouse, and The Wine Loft.
Funny Bone Comedy Club – Well known for its monthly professional nights and constant local acts, improv, and karaoke.
Hilton Hotel and Spa – A high class hotel, luxurious full spa, and Shula’s America’s Steak House all under one roof.

Demographics

Short Pump enjoys substantial diversity; the 2010 U. S. Census reported that the population was 75.0% White, 15.9% Asian, 5.7% Black, 3.2% Hispanic, and 2.6% Other/Mixed. 97.8% of the population possess a diploma and 72.2% have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher, which makes it no surprise that the median family income from 2011 to 2015 ($111,202) far outstrips the median in Virginia of $62,881 in 2014.

Housing Statistics

As of June 2017, the average price of a rental property is $1,751 monthly, which is $270 above the U.S. median and $600 more than the state average. The median housing value is similarly high ($368,900) compared to Virginia ($244,500). The market forecast is favorable for the next five years.

Neighborhoods

Short Pump’s boundaries encompass many small neighborhoods geared towards different tastes and incomes. From million dollar manors to humble townhouses and apartments, there is a place for anyone.
Bay Cove Subdivision — Two and three story townhouses in the Wilde Lake community, ranging from $96,000-210,000. Amenities include pool, recreation room, stocked lack, and dock access. Located on the corner of Lauderdale Drive and Church Road.
Pine Run — Two and three story single family residences in a vibrant, lively community priced between $278,000 to $450,000. Ample access to parks, eateries, and the Meadow Farm Museum.
Barrington — Luxurious colonial homes on massive lots that start at $600,000 and top at $900,000. Amenities include a private lake and park-like grounds. Located between Pump Road and Church Road.
Fox Hall — Also referred to as “Foxhall”. Upscale two story colonials on manicured lots range from $297,000 to $1.23 million. Community amenities include a remarkable recreation hall, tennis courts, and a pool. The neighborhood is located off of North Gayton Road.
Church Run — Single family homes on large and grassy lots. Prices vary between $278,000 – $450,000. Often used by locals as a connection between Church Road and Three Chopt Road.
Twin Hickory — Apartment rentals, low-maintenance homes, town homes, and large family homes. Amenities include tennis courts, pools, and parks. Located between Nuckols Road and Pouncey Tract Road.
Grey Oaks — New single family homes priced from $550,000. Community members enjoy access to a private pool and tennis courts. Sandwiched between Nuckoles Road and Shady Grove Road.

Schools

GreatSchools rates the schools in Short Pump as some of the best in the state, with four schools rated a perfect 10/10 and the other four rated 9/10. All eight of these schools belong to the Henrico County Public School system, which is also above state average. The three highest rated schools are: Short Pump Elementary School (711 students with a 18:1 student/teacher ratio), Nuckols Farm Elementary School (563 students with a 19:1 student/teacher ratio), and Twin Hickory Elementary School (624 students with a 17:1 student/teacher ratio).

This is a large and diverse area of Richmond and the western suburbs. A few small neighborhoods in west central Richmond form the city part of the area. The census-designated places (CDPs) of Glen Allen and Wyndham comprise most of the suburban part of West End. The area commonly known by this name is bordered loosely by the James river to the south and runs east of I-95 and to Broad Street in the north. The Fan is a major Richmond part of the area. Virginia Commonwealth University lies in this part of Richmond. The neighborhood is older, dominated by late 19th and early 20th century homes. Like Wyndham to the west, the Fan is mostly residential. Wyndham is mostly late 20th century homes, which makes sense for a planned community created in 1990.

Neighborhood Characteristics

The many neighborhoods that comprise the area probably contain over 30,000 people. The population definition depends on how far one pushes the boundary west. Wyndham and Glen Allen, two major parts of the area, have a total population about 24,600 people using 2010 Census statistics. Wyndham, Glen Allen, and the Fan trend toward older and more affluent. In Wyndham, over 60% of the population has a college degree, compared with less than 25% of the nation’s population. Glen Allen, in the western half of Henrico County had a median household income of $55,205 in 2010, placing it well behind the average of over $113,000 for affluent Wyndham.

The Fan, a major Richmond neighborhood in the far western part of the city. It runs from Monroe Park to the Boulevard in an area that slowly widens from east to west. It is a small community, measuring 228 acres. This area mostly contains older homes from the late 19th century and early 20th century. Because the Fan is an informal area designated by residents, it is not easy to characterize the neighborhood demographically or economically. Many of the single-family homes, most of the homes in the neighborhood, would be owner-occupied. This is not a poor area necessarily, but not as well off as nearby Wyndham.

This part of Virginia is covered by dozens of K-12 schools, most of them public. There are 11 private and religious schools as well, at least one serving Jewish residents. As a large and diverse part of greater Richmond, there are many historical and recreational attractions in the various neighborhoods.

Area Attractions

There are also six city parks and a nature reserve for those who enjoy the outdoors. On a practical note, West End is home to Strayer University, Virginia Commonwealth University. Many neighborhoods here are served by great K-12 schools as well. The James River and several parks offer recreational opportunities for singles, young couples, and families. The Fan hosts three historical monuments, including a Robert E. Lee Monument, and several beautiful historical homes.

The Richmond neighborhoods bordering Henrico County, including the Fan, include many places of worship and cultural amenities. The city’s Museum District is next to the Fan. The Fan itself includes part of an historic entertainment district somewhat reminiscent of Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

The affluent suburb of Short Pump is a shopping and dining destination. The 1.3 million square foot Short Pump Town Center is the largest mall in Henrico County, probably in all of greater Richmond. The nearby West Broad Village offers additional shopping options for residents of Henrico County and nearby Richmond neighborhoods. Those upscale shops and restaurants are in a community with a median household income of $105,300 in 2010. That average income places Short Pump just behind the planned community of Wyndham in affluence.

A Diverse Part of Greater Richmond

The large collection of diverse neighborhoods and census-designated places known as West End encompasses diverse housing types and neighborhoods with a wide range of demographic characteristics. Affluent suburbs like Wyndham and Short Pump lie next to lower-income parts of Richmond and the middle-class suburb of Glen Allen. Residents have access to upscale dining and shopping options, mostly in affluent Short Pump, as well as easy access to many historical attractions.