The City of Richmond is Virginiaโs richly historic, diverse and inclusive capital city located in the center of the region, state and East Coast. Located at the crossroads of multimodal transportation networks, the City is home to major colleges and universities, a Federal Reserve Bank, the VA Bio+Tech Park and several Fortune 1000 headquarters. The City attracts young professionals and seasoned executives alike, who are drawn to the historic and natural beauty, convenience, as well as the low cost of living and ease of doing business that Richmond offers.
Key Real Estate Developments
Central Business District
Downtown Richmondโs Central Business District offers office options convenient to some of the largest companies in the region, the state government, Interstates 95 and 64 as well as one of the largest universities in Virginia.
Scottโs Addition
Scottโs Addition is one of the City of Richmondโs fastest growing neighborhoods. Convenient access to Interstates 64, 95, 195 and the Powhite Parkway have also led to a growing number of employers choosing to relocate or open new offices in the neighborhood.
Deepwater Industrial Park
Located within a mile of the Richmond Marine Terminal and Interstate 95, Deepwater Industrial Park is a 110-acre industrial development site located south of the City of Richmondโs central business district.
Demographics + Workforce
- Population: 226,622 people
- Median household income: $47,250
- Total labor force: 124,778 people (65.8 percent)
- Mean earnings per jobs: $62,400 (wage data as of 2020)
Source: Chmura Economics & Analytics, JobsEQ, Demographic Profile pulled March 2022, American Community Survey 2015-2019
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma Only
High School + Above
Bachelor’s Degree
Postgraduate Degree
Economic Statistics
Gross Domestic Product
Total jobs
Unemployment rate
Major Employers
Company | Industry | Estimated Employment |
---|---|---|
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System | Healthcare and Hospitals | 13,500 |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Higher Education | 7,832 |
Dominion Energy | Utility | 5,433 |
Truist | Banking | 4,549 |
Federal Reserve Bank | Reserve Bank | 2,700 |
Economic Development Contact
Matthew Welch
Acting Director, Dept. of Economic Development, City of Richmond
- +1 804 646 5874
- [email protected]
- https://www.RichmondEDA.com
Other Regional Partners