Richmond, VA
Richmond, home to 229,247 residents10, lies in central Virginia at the Fall Line, where the coastal plain meets the Piedmont region ², was established as a town in 1742 and became an independent city within the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1871¹. The city's flag, adopted in 1993, superseded a previous design from 1914³. The nine stars featured on the older flag symbolized the nine states that were once part of Virginia's territory: Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana³.
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Salaries

Richmond offers competitive salaries across various industries. The average salary varies amongst different careers:


Top positions like AI Architects and Software Engineers boast salaries up to $200,000. The city sees a 15% tech job growth, offering 21.5 new AI jobs per 100,000 residents—nearly double the national average ⁴. The swift expansion heralds a promising future for job seekers and innovators alike.

Salaries Compared to Other Cities

Although Richmond, Virginia, provides competitive salaries, they tend to be lower than those in Arlington and Fairfax, likely due to the elevated cost of living and closeness to Washington, D.C., in those regions. In 2023, Richmond’s median household income was $62,67110, compared to Virginia’s statewide median of $90,97411, highlighting that Richmond’s income falls significantly below the state average.


Crime Rating

Richmond, Virginia, receives a C+ overall crime grade from Crime Grade. Property crime is the most prevalent, rated a D+⁶. While 66% of cities are considered safer than Richmond, 34% are more dangerous⁶. Given the high rate of property crime, homes without security systems are particularly vulnerable to burglary⁶.