Considering moving to Richmond, VA after 7 years living in Mexico
Hello - my wife (62) and I (57) are originally from San Francisco. We retired in 2019 and moved to Mexico, but we’re ready for a change and are planning a return to the US, and Richmond is on our shortlist of cities to consider.
We visited once briefly 20+ years ago and liked it, so I’m hoping to get a better sense of what it’s like to live there now.
Which neighborhoods should we be focusing on? Walkability is important to us - we like to walk for exercise and would prefer an area where bars, restaurants, and local shops are within about a 20 minute walk. Based on some initial research, The Fan, Museum District, and Church Hill seem like good fits, although we’re not big fans of row houses. Are there other neighborhoods we should consider? Our budget is around $700k for a home.
A few other questions:
- How is healthcare quality and access? Any hospitals or medical groups you’d recommend?
- What are the biggest pros and cons of living in Richmond (utilities, insurance, public transit, safety, etc.)?
- Anything you wish you had known before moving?
We’re planning to visit in the fall for a week or two to explore in person.