Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Richmond on Broad Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sefton Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Urban Hang Suite
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ole
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urban Farmhouse Market & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Shockoe Espresso & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
North End Juice Co.
Coffee Shop
Lift Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Simply Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
WPA Bakery
Coffee Shop
Bleecker St.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
ICA Café
Coffee Shop
The Lab by Alchemy Coffee
Coffee Shop
821 Cafe
Coffee Shop
Plant Zero Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Harrison Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lamplighter Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Museum of the Confederacy
Museum
The Valentine
Museum
John Marshall House
Museum
The Richmond Coliseum
Stadium
The National
Theatre Arts
Richmond CenterStage
Theatre Arts
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Museum
Hippodrome Theater
Theatre Arts
Sandman Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Godfrey's
Nightclub
First Freedom Center
Museum
SEDIMENT ARTS
Art Gallery
RVA on Wheels
Attraction
The Top
Nightclub
105 Gallery
Art Gallery
Elegba Folklore Society
Theatre Arts
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Art Gallery
Coalition Theater
Theatre Arts
The Mix Gallery
Art Gallery
Kanawha Plaza Fountain
Attraction
ART 180
Theatre Arts
Gallery 23
Art Gallery
Poe Museum
Museum
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Museum
Virginia Repertory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) A+
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
City Hall Deli Shops
Deli
Liberty Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sub Central
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Rogue Gentlemen
Bar
Padow's Deli
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
R C C Market & Deli
Deli
Kabana Rooftop
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
Encore Ultra Lounge
Bar
Ray's Dog House
Fast Food
Havana 59
Bar
Capital Ale House
Bar
On the ROX
Bar
Fallout
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
C'est le Vin Wine Bar
Bar
Die Tueffel Club
Bar
The Old City Bar
Bar
Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Fitness (0) B
Club 533
Community Centre
Virginia Health Information
Gym
Resource Workforce Center
Community Centre
Calhoun Community Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Sweat
Gym
Pilates Fitness Studio
Gym
Sacred Heart Center
Community Centre
Fighting Gravity Fitness
Gym
Tread Happy
Gym
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond
Community Centre
ReDefineRVA Personal Training Studio
Gym
X-Team Fitness
Gym
The Barre Boutique
Gym
Ashtanga Yoga
Gym
Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center
Gym
The Weight Room
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Northside YMCA
Gym
Yoga Six
Gym
4025 Yoga
Gym
Side by Side Richmond Youth Center
Community Centre
BOHO
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Blue Nile Market
Grocery Store
Sub Rosa Bakery
Bakery
Whisk
Bakery
The Market at 25th
Grocery Store
Farm Fresh
Grocery Store
Community Supermarket
Grocery Store
Urban Farmhouse VCU
Grocery Store
Mo's Sweet Minis
Bakery
Fine Food Market
Grocery Store
Stuart's Fresh Catch
Seafood
Chimbo
Grocery Store
Camden's Dogtown Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Antbear Bakery
Bakery
The Fancy Biscuit
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Shyndigz
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Robinson Street Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
American Meats
Butcher
Tokyo Market
Grocery Store
Oaxaca Latin Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Gulfstream Seafood
Seafood
Patterson Mini-Market
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Patterson Memorial Garden
Park
Capitol Square
Park
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Lucks Field Playground
Park
Saint Johns Church Historic District
Park
Kanawha Plaza
Park
Library Park
Park
Conrad Street Mini Park
Park
Taylor's Hill Park
Park
Abner Clay Park
Park
Patrick Henry Park
Park
Brown's Island
Park
Gambles Hill Park
Park
Oregon Hill Linear Park
Park
Monroe Park
Park
Smith-Peters Parks
Park
Floodwall Park
Park
Walker's Creek Retention Basin Park
Park
Great Shiplock Park
Park
Libby Hill Park
Park
Pleasants Park
Park
Oregon Hill Park
Park
Holly Street Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Va. Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Grocery Store & Express Deli
Convenience Store
K&K
Convenience Store
Up Town Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
707 Fine Clothing
Clothing
Market Place
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Tom Kirkland Opticians
Optician
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
East Market & Pizza
Convenience Store
John Marshall Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Victoria Jewelers
Fashion
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Golden Convenience Center
Convenience Store
Shoe Tree
Shoes
Felicia's Fabulous Nails
Beauty
Rainbow
Clothing
Shakoor's Merchandise
Clothing
Pants Plus
Clothing
Sassy Jones Boutique
Clothing
The Liznel
Clothing
Tigers Eye Hair Studio
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Church Hill (A+)

2. Shockoe Bottom (A+)

3. Belle And Mayo Islands (A+)

4. Willow Lawn (A+)

5. Sauer's Gardens (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in Upper Shockoe Valley.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Leigh & 11th, WB
Bus Stop
Leigh &11th, EB
Bus Stop
Coalter & Oliver Hill
Bus Stop
J
Bus Stop
I
Bus Stop
18th & Coalter
Bus Stop
H
Bus Stop
G
Bus Stop
F
Bus Stop
17th & O St.
Bus Stop
E
Bus Stop
Transfer Plaza Bay E
Bus Stop
D
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
8th & Clay
Bus Stop
18 & O St.
Bus Stop
Fairfied Way at City Jail
Bus Stop
Coalter & Fairhill Apts
Bus Stop
9th & Marshall
Bus Stop
8th & Marshall
Bus Stop
Oliver Hill & Hospital
Bus Stop
Oliver Hill & Hospital
Bus Stop
Coalter & Redd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.7% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Church Hill North (A+)

2. Oakwood (A+)

3. Brookland Park (A+)

4. Reedy Creek (A+)

5. Cofer (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Upper Shockoe Valley is 84/100 - which is 23% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Brauers (A+)

2. Hillside Court (A+)

3. Whitcomb (A+)

4. Maury (A+)

5. Bellemeade (A+)

crime D

Upper Shockoe Valley crime rates are 4,324 per 100k, which is 124% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
4,033 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
291 crimes per 100k B-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Broad Rock Sports Complex (A+)

2. Pine Camp (A+)

3. Powhite Park (A+)

4. Willow Oaks (A+)

5. Mary Munford (A+)

employment D-

The median income in Upper Shockoe Valley is $32,168 - which is 51% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$32,168 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Stratford Hills (A+)

2. Southampton (A+)

3. Forest Hill Park (A+)

4. Carillon (A+)

5. Stadium (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Adult Outpatient Pavilion
Hospital
Richmond City Sheriff's Office
Police
VCU Medical Center
Hospital
Dominion Medical Associates
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
VCU Police
Police
Richmond Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Medical Arts Building
Doctor
Richmond Health Center
Clinic
Richmond Fire & EMS E1/L2
Fire Station
Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
Police
Richmond Police Headquarters
Police
Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Richmond Dentistry for Children
Dentist
Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station No. 6
Fire Station
West Grace Health Center
Clinic
Fire Company Number 11
Fire Station
Richmond Community Hospital
Hospital
VCU Community Police Station
Police
VCU Police Annex
Police
VCU Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Biotech And MCV District (A+)

2. Capitol District (A+)

3. Carver (A+)

4. Carytown (A+)

5. Central Office (A+)

housing A+

Upper Shockoe Valley home prices are $92,500 - which is 63% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$92,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
See more Upper Shockoe Valley housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Virginia Union (A+)

2. Hollywood Cemetery (A+)

3. Brookland Park (A+)

4. Worthington (A+)

5. Forest Hill Terrace (A+)

schools C

The Upper Shockoe Valley graduation rate is 58% - which is 31% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
58% F
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Virginia Treatment Ctr.
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Metro Richmond Alternative Ed
Richmond Juvenile Detention Home
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Richmond Alternative School
Richmond Acceleration Program
Bellevue Elementary
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
George Mason Elementary
Chimborazo Elementary
George W. Carver Elementary
St Andrew'S School
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School
Woodville Elementary
Overby-Sheppard Elementary
Franklin Military Academy
Fairfield Court Elementary
Pre-School Dev. Center
Maggie L. Walker Governor'S School
Geara Group/Educational Developmental Center
Metropolitan Day School
Orchard House School
Binford Middle
High Schools (0) A+
Virginia Treatment Ctr.
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Richmond Alternative School
Open High
Armstrong High
Franklin Military Academy
Geara Group/Educational Developmental Center
Metropolitan Day School
Richmond Community High
Amelia Street Special Education
Church Hill Academy
Benedictine College Preparatory
St Gertrude High School
Richmond Academy
John Marshall High
Thomas Jefferson High
Richmond Career Education And Employment (Charter School)
George Wythe High
Landmark Christian School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Jackson Ward (A+)

2. Biotech And MCV District (A+)

3. Gambles Hill (A+)

4. Colonial Place (A+)

5. Malvern Gardens (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. The Fan (A+)

2. Stratford Hills (A+)

3. Carytown (A+)

4. Woodland Heights (A+)

5. Chimborazo (A+)

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Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA Area Guide

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Upper Shockoe Valley Area Facts

  • Upper Shockoe Valley has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Upper Shockoe Valley crime rates are 14% higher than the Richmond average
  • Cost of living in Upper Shockoe Valley is 22% lower than the Richmond average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Upper Shockoe Valley? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Patterson Memorial Garden
      Capitol Square
      Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
      Jefferson Park
      Lucks Field Playground
      Saint Johns Church Historic District
      Kanawha Plaza
      Library Park

      Entertainment

      Museum of the Confederacy
      The Valentine
      John Marshall House
      The Richmond Coliseum
      The National
      Richmond CenterStage
      Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
      Hippodrome Theater

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      Wendy's
      City Hall Deli Shops
      Liberty Bar
      Subway
      Subway
      Sub Central
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Upper Shockoe Valley? Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in Upper Shockoe Valley.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Upper Shockoe Valley? The cost of living in Upper Shockoe Valley is 84/100 - which is 23% lower than Virginia.
      Upper Shockoe Valley
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Richmond
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Upper Shockoe Valley? Upper Shockoe Valley crime rates are 4,324, which are 124% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      4,324 per 100k people

      86% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      86% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      22%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Upper Shockoe Valley? The median income in Upper Shockoe Valley is $32,168 which is 51% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $32,16842% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,29822% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Upper Shockoe Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Adult Outpatient Pavilion
      Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Brook Road Campus
      Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center
      Richmond Community Hospital
      VCU Medical Center
      Chippenham Hospital
      Retreat Doctors' Hospital
      NorthSide Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Medical Arts Building
      Dr. Michael S. Godin, MD
      Hamilton Family Practice
      Dominion Medical Associates
      Richmond Surgical Arts, Inc.

      A+ Housing

      What are Upper Shockoe Valley home prices? Upper Shockoe Valley home prices are $92,500 - which is 63% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $92,50050% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $32366% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      14%

      79% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Upper Shockoe Valley have good schools? The Upper Shockoe Valley graduation rate is 58% - which is 31% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      58%

      30% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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