The Fan

As the nation’s largest, contiguous group of Victorian-era townhouses.

Welcome to The Fan

As the nation’s largest, contiguous group of Victorian-era townhouses, and a National Historic Landmark District, the Fan has been a Richmond favorite for decades. Historic house and city-living enthusiasts are drawn to its well-built and beautifully adorned homes and the nationally recognized, architect-designed stand-out homes on Monument Avenue. Fan houses include Queen Anne row houses, Colonial, Richardsonian Romanesque, Italianate, Tudor, Arts and Crafts and Italian and Spanish revival styles. Sizes range from about 1,300 to 10,000 square feet and were largely built between 1895 and 1925. The neighborhood is filled with churches, schools, restaurants, and galleries making it a walker’s and architectural enthusiast’s delight. 
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Overview for The Fan, VA

13,316 people live in The Fan, where the median age is 32 and the average individual income is $56,049. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,316

Total Population

32 years

Median Age

High

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

$56,049

Average individual Income

Around The Fan, VA

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

92
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
85
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
49
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including ValerEats, Outpost Richmond, and JC Desserts.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.51 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.47 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.94 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.36 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.39 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.11 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for The Fan, VA

The Fan has 6,537 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Fan do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,316 people call The Fan home. The population density is 15,062.003 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,316

Total Population

High

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

32

Median Age

49.14 / 50.86%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,537

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$56,049

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in The Fan, VA

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The following schools are within or nearby The Fan. 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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