Housing by town in Richmond city, Virginia
Richmond city, Virginia has one place with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,372 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,025 in 2015–2019 (+33.9%; Up after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,372 (±$20)
- Households that rent
- 56.5%
- Median household income
- $64,587
- Places
- 1
Cities, towns and townships in Richmond city
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $1,372 | 56.5% | $64,587 | $353,000 | $3,150 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 people | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 people | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 people | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
How the places in Richmond city rank across Virginia
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Crime reported to police in Richmond city
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 932 | 391 | 8,712 | 3,656 | 238,289 | 2 of 3 |
| 2024 | 823 | 341 | 7,541 | 3,127 | 241,151 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 1,051 | 428 | 7,926 | 3,231 | 245,311 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Richmond city recorded 1,051 violent and 7,926 property crimes, 428 and 3,231 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Richmond city, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Police Department | 235,995 | 1,042 | 7,905 |
| Richmond County Sheriff's Office | 7,621 | 6 | 13 |
| Warsaw Police Department | 1,695 | 3 | 8 |
ZIP codes in Richmond city
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23225 | 42,771 | $1,372 | $313,300 | $62,949 | 52.2% |
| 23224 | 40,575 | $1,314 | $207,500 | $50,475 | 63.6% |
| 23220 | 34,671 | $1,406 | $473,100 | $61,381 | 66.4% |
| 23226 | 15,477 | $1,775 | $530,900 | $126,655 | 25.8% |
| 23221 | 14,402 | $1,518 | $582,000 | $99,816 | 48.1% |
| 23219 | 4,062 | $1,589 | $380,700 | $57,507 | 91.5% |
| 23284 | 2,362 | $1,625 | — | $28,500 | 100.0% |
| 23173 | 2,107 | — | — | — | — |
| 23298 | 98 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Richmond city
What is the crime rate in Richmond city?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Richmond city recorded 428 violent and 3,231 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,051 violent and 7,926 property crimes in all).
Which place in Richmond city has the highest rent?
Richmond has the highest median gross rent, $1,372 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Richmond city, Virginia?
The median gross rent in Richmond city is $1,372 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond city, Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond city, Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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