Knowing how you want to live is the key to knowing where to live.

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In Richmond, deciding where to live starts with deciding how you want to live.

Do you want to walk to your favorite coffee shop on a Saturday morning, or wave to neighbors from your front porch as the sun sets through hundred-year-old oaks? Do you crave historic character or crave space for a garden? The beauty of Richmond is that it offers all of this—often within a ten-minute drive of downtown.

Here’s a look at how some of Richmond’s best-loved neighborhoods align with different lifestyles, plus what the 2025 market is showing in each area.

Carytown & The Museum District

If Richmond had a heartbeat, it might be Carytown. Between the Byrd Theatre’s neon glow, locally roasted coffee, and quirky boutiques, it’s one of the city’s most walkable and personality-packed pockets. Next door, the Museum District wraps around the VMFA with grand rowhouses and leafy streets that make every dog walk feel like a parade.

Lifestyle vibe: Active, social, and walk-everywhere living. You’ll trade a yard for proximity to everything you love.

Market snapshot (2025):

  • Carytown: Median around $630,000, roughly $424 per sq ft, up nearly 25% year over year.

  • Museum District: Median sits near $613,000, with prices per sq ft in the high $300s.



The Fan District

Historic rowhouses, arched doorways, and the scent of magnolias—The Fan feels like stepping into old-world charm with modern energy. Residents here take pride in knowing every restaurant on their block and every neighbor’s dog by name.

Lifestyle vibe: You thrive on character and community, and you don’t mind circling for parking after dinner at Joe’s Inn.

Market snapshot (2025):

Median home price is around $778,000, with an average of $316 per sq ft—still one of Richmond’s most desirable, enduring markets.

Church Hill & Libby Hill

Where cobblestones meet skyline views, Church Hill holds Richmond’s oldest stories—and some of its freshest restaurants. From Italianate rowhouses to chic renovations, this hilltop neighborhood blends the past with what’s next.

Lifestyle vibe: You love a sense of place and history, you don’t mind a little slope in your sidewalk, and you want to watch fireworks from your own porch.

Market snapshot (2025):

Median sale price hovers around $569,000, with homes averaging $270 per sq ft—up more than 7% since last year.

Northside: Ginter Park & Bellevue

Just north of the city’s core, Ginter Park and Bellevue offer wide lawns, tree-shaded streets, and stately homes that whisper Richmond’s early-20th-century past. You’ll find families gardening, cyclists cruising, and porch lights glowing late into the evening.

Lifestyle vibe: You want room to breathe, space to entertain, and still be ten minutes from downtown.

Market snapshot (2025):

  • Ginter Park: Recent sales average about $690,000, though large homes often exceed that.

  • Bellevue: Median around $408,000, with homes moving fast and multiple offers the norm.

Libbie & Grove / Westhampton

This near-west enclave is the picture of polished Richmond living. Libbie & Grove’s café scene hums with regulars, and homes nearby showcase manicured lawns and architectural grace.

Lifestyle vibe: You love walkability but lean toward peace and polish over bustle—boutiques and bakeries within reach, but quiet streets once you’re home.

Market snapshot (2025):

The Westhampton-area median is between $1.38 – $1.5 million, averaging about $350 per sq ft—among the city’s strongest luxury performers.

Oregon Hill & Randolph

Perched above the James, Oregon Hill is a small, fiercely local neighborhood known for its creative spirit and river views. Its close cousin Randolph offers quick access to both VCU and downtown, with a mix of restored cottages and modern infill homes.

Lifestyle vibe: You like being near the action but in a tight-knit, authentic pocket where neighbors know each other.

Market snapshot (2025):

Median home price sits around $375,000, with a wide range per square foot depending on size and renovation level.

Citywide Perspective

Richmond’s overall median as of fall 2025 is roughly $400,000, with the average price per square foot near $247. The market has cooled slightly from pandemic peaks, but inventory remains tight and historic neighborhoods continue to outperform.

Find Your Place. Live Your Richmond.

At Hive Realty, we don’t just know Richmond—we live it. From the historic charm of The Fan to the creative pulse of Scott’s Addition, we understand that every neighborhood has its own rhythm, story, and soul.

For buyers, that means more than just square footage or school zones—it’s about finding the lifestyle that fits you. Whether you’re drawn to walkable blocks, riverfront views, or quiet streets shaded by old oaks, we’ll help you land where your life naturally clicks.

For sellers, it means knowing how to tell your home’s story. We showcase what makes your property and your neighborhood special—because selling in Richmond isn’t just about listing a house, it’s about selling a way of life.

Because here, where you live says a lot about how you live—and Hive knows both sides by heart.

Let’s find your fit.

Hive Realty — Smart Moves. Fun Vibes. RVA Roots.