Richmond is the capital of Virginia with a population of over 203,000. One of twelve cities in the U.S. with a Federal Reserve Bank, the city is also home to Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies, lots of law firms, notable banking firms, high-profile financial companies and several government agencies.

Here you’ll find a terrain of low, rolling hills and several bodies of water to include the Chickahominy, Appomattox and James Rivers. The climate is somewhat temperate in that the city experiences mild winters averaging in the 40’s and minimum snowfall averaging 12″ per season.

Richmond, Virginia is rich in heritage and the birthplace of two historic happenings that helped shaped the history of the United States. Remember that infamous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech that Patrick Henry gave in 1775? Well, it happened right here at St. John’s Church. Or, what about Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom? Yep, you guessed it, old Tom wrote it right here in Richmond. It was the momentous separation of church and state, which continues to be quoted from the First Amendment of our own U.S. of A. Constitution.

Noteworthy is the advent of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in 1903, chartered by African-American businesswoman, Maggie L. Walker. She served as the bank’s president and as the first female bank president in the U.S. The bank, now called Consolidated Bank & Trust Company, is the longest running African-American bank in U.S. history. Commonly called the largest Jewish military cemetery in the world outside Tel Aviv is located right here in Richmond, too.

Currently, the city cites a winding canal corridor of riverfront that beautifully blends the trendy lofts, offices, shops, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels that sit on its shores. Take a respite from your day and go on a canal boat cruise or walking tour of the area.

The slopes of Shockoe Hill are host to modern downtown Richmond, which is also some of the area in which the city was originally built.. St. John’s Church Historic District sits on the earliest land plat of the city.

All the Richmond schools are rated above average and many of them pull in a distinguished 10 out of 10 ranking. Very few schools in Virginia have achieved that rating. Richmond offers a bounty of jobs in the medical field, retail sales, engineering, accounting, utilities and technology fields.

You’ll find an abundance of things to do with friends and family in Richmond, Virginia. A zoo that features an award-winning gorilla rainforest, a beautiful 24-acre botanical garden, world-class museums, a nature center and aquarium, a cholera of culture, the scenic Canal Walk and public parks with amenities are all available activities for all.

Real estate is a real driver here, too. It’s all about location, location, location! Check out the chic homes of Shockoe Bottom. You’re gonna pay a little more here, but it’s worth it for the locale. The historic Church Hill offers homes as low as $74,500. A classy one-bed, one-bath condo costs $174,000 in Monroe Ward. You’ll want to visit the entire list of real estate available. You will find a price range that fits your pocket book and your style.

Rambling real estate, culture, amenities, activities, highly rated education and a superior job market make this the perfect place to park and set up house.

Reach out to Richmond. A rich place to live! To find all the Richmond homes available on the Roost.com website, click Richmond, VA Homes For Sale and MLS Listings.