Best suburbs in Richmond
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- Population: 23,068
- Median home value: $274,400
- Median rental price: $1,382
- Top schools nearby: Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−), Matoaca High School (grade B), Thomas Dale High School (grade B)
- Top private schools nearby: Veritas School (grade A), Millwood School (grade A), West End Christian School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $274,400
- Median rental price: $1,382
- Top schools nearby: Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−), Matoaca High School (grade B), Thomas Dale High School (grade B)
- Top private schools nearby: Veritas School (grade A), Millwood School (grade A), West End Christian School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#13. Chester, Virginia
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- Population: 11,929
- Median home value: $261,600
- Median rental price: $1,423
- Top schools nearby: James River High School (grade A−), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−), Monacan High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $261,600
- Median rental price: $1,423
- Top schools nearby: James River High School (grade A−), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−), Monacan High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#12. Manchester, Virginia
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- Population: 38,328
- Median home value: $298,700
- Median rental price: $1,481
- Top schools nearby: Pole Green Elementary School (grade A), Oak Knoll Middle School (grade A−), Chickahominy Middle School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), St. Catherine's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $298,700
- Median rental price: $1,481
- Top schools nearby: Pole Green Elementary School (grade A), Oak Knoll Middle School (grade A−), Chickahominy Middle School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), St. Catherine's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#11. Mechanicsville, Virginia
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- Population: 7,617
- Median home value: $253,200
- Median rental price: $1,170
- Top schools nearby: Oak Knoll Middle School (grade A−), Hanover High School (grade A−), Kersey Creek Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Veritas School (grade A), Landmark Christian School (grade A), Lynnhaven School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $253,200
- Median rental price: $1,170
- Top schools nearby: Oak Knoll Middle School (grade A−), Hanover High School (grade A−), Kersey Creek Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Veritas School (grade A), Landmark Christian School (grade A), Lynnhaven School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#10. Ashland, Virginia
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- Population: 8,076
- Median home value: $284,800
- Median rental price: $1,805
- Top schools nearby: Clover Hill High School (grade A), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−), Monacan High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $284,800
- Median rental price: $1,805
- Top schools nearby: Clover Hill High School (grade A), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−), Monacan High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#9. Rockwood, Virginia
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- Population: 16,246
- Median home value: $303,000
- Median rental price: $1,475
- Top schools nearby: Glen Allen High School (grade A), Chamberlayne Elementary School (grade B+), Glen Allen Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $303,000
- Median rental price: $1,475
- Top schools nearby: Glen Allen High School (grade A), Chamberlayne Elementary School (grade B+), Glen Allen Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#8. Glen Allen, Virginia
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- Population: 14,285
- Median home value: $338,100
- Median rental price: $1,666
- Top schools nearby: Clover Hill High School (grade A), Cosby High School (grade A), Midlothian High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $338,100
- Median rental price: $1,666
- Top schools nearby: Clover Hill High School (grade A), Cosby High School (grade A), Midlothian High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#7. Brandermill, Virginia
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- Population: 48,049
- Median home value: $396,300
- Median rental price: $1,388
- Top schools nearby: Mills E. Godwin High School (grade A), Douglas S. Freeman High School (grade A−), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $396,300
- Median rental price: $1,388
- Top schools nearby: Mills E. Godwin High School (grade A), Douglas S. Freeman High School (grade A−), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#6. Tuckahoe, Virginia
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- Population: 7,566
- Median home value: $355,200
- Median rental price: $1,750
- Top schools nearby: Clover Hill High School (grade A), Cosby High School (grade A), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Richmond Academy (grade A), Millwood School (grade A), Benedictine College Preparatory (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $355,200
- Median rental price: $1,750
- Top schools nearby: Clover Hill High School (grade A), Cosby High School (grade A), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Richmond Academy (grade A), Millwood School (grade A), Benedictine College Preparatory (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#5. Woodlake, Virginia
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- Population: 17,452
- Median home value: $294,400
- Median rental price: $1,622
- Top schools nearby: Greenfield Elementary School (grade A−), James River High School (grade A−), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $294,400
- Median rental price: $1,622
- Top schools nearby: Greenfield Elementary School (grade A−), James River High School (grade A−), Old Hundred Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#4. Bon Air, Virginia
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- Population: 12,110
- Median home value: $667,700
- Median rental price: $1,921
- Top schools nearby: Deep Run High School (grade A+), Twin Hickory Elementary School (grade A−), Rivers Edge Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $667,700
- Median rental price: $1,921
- Top schools nearby: Deep Run High School (grade A+), Twin Hickory Elementary School (grade A−), Rivers Edge Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#3. Wyndham, Virginia
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- Population: 28,400
- Median home value: $514,900
- Median rental price: $1,750
- Top schools nearby: Deep Run High School (grade A+), Mills E. Godwin High School (grade A), Twin Hickory Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $514,900
- Median rental price: $1,750
- Top schools nearby: Deep Run High School (grade A+), Mills E. Godwin High School (grade A), Twin Hickory Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#2. Short Pump, Virginia
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- Population: 8,699
- Median home value: $438,900
- Median rental price: $1,512
- Top schools nearby: Glen Allen High School (grade A), Rivers Edge Elementary School (grade A−), Colonial Trail Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $438,900
- Median rental price: $1,512
- Top schools nearby: Glen Allen High School (grade A), Rivers Edge Elementary School (grade A−), Colonial Trail Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Steward School (grade A+), St. Christopher's School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Innsbrook, Virginia
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