The Downtown Area

Richmond’s downtown has increasing living opportunities in a limited number of historic houses.

Welcome to The Downtown Area

From Shockoe Bottom to Shockoe Slip, Broad Street to Franklin Street to Monroe Ward, Richmond’s downtown has increasing living opportunities in a limited number of historic houses and an increasing number of condos built in adaptive reuse projects. Whether it is in old warehouses, a historic hotel, or a renovated department store, people are excited about living near the river, great dining and entertainment options, and being close to their offices.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 2408866

$3,250,000

1801 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23223
15,774 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 2410213

$1,800,000

205 N 19th St, Richmond, VA 23223
9,408 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 2423882

$1,695,000

213-215 N 18th & 213 Rear North 18th Street St, Richmond, VA 23223
10,024 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2423384

$1,650,000

18 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
5,030 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2330278

$1,400,000

508 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
7,998 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2400175

$1,395,000

1 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
6 Beds 6 Baths 11,454 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2424109

$1,365,000

9 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
7,728 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2303990

$1,300,000

424 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
10,980 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2401534

$999,990

17 Foushee Mews Walk, Richmond, VA 23219
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,533 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for The Downtown Area, VA

33,965 people live in The Downtown Area, where the median age is 27.2 and the average individual income is $37,186. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,965

Total Population

27.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,186

Average individual Income

Around The Downtown Area, VA

There's plenty to do around The Downtown Area, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

94
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
88
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
50
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Trouvaille, Richmond Olive Oil, and Europa Crust.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Trouvaille Logo
Dining · $$$ 0.1 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Richmond Olive Oil Logo
Dining 1.58 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Europa Crust Logo
Dining 1.79 miles 34 reviews 5/5 stars
Na Nin Logo
Shopping 0.54 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
The Vinyasa Cloud - By Vinyasa Arts Yoga Logo
Active 2.62 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
F45 Training Dumbarton Logo
Active 3.65 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for The Downtown Area, VA

Population Households Employment

The Downtown Area has 14,099 households, with an average household size of 2.16. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Downtown Area do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 33,965 people call The Downtown Area home. The population density is 7,023.7 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,965

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

27.2

Median Age

47.65 / 52.35%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
14,099

Total Households

2.16

Average Household Size

$37,186

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in The Downtown Area, VA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby The Downtown Area. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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School rating

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