Edgewood, Richmond, VA Area Guide

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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Edgewood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fendall Avenue Park
      Pollard Park
      Ginter Park Historic District
      Highland Gardens Park
      Roy West Park (Washington Park)
      Lt Charles Bland, Sr Park (Triangle Park)
      Hotchkiss Park
      Battery Park

      Entertainment

      Richmond International Raceway
      Sports Backers Stadium
      Criterion Cinemas
      Movieland
      Science Museum of Virginia
      Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
      The Dome at the Science Museum of Virginia
      River City Roll

      Food & Drink

      Virginia ABC
      Papa John's
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Captain D's
      Burger King
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Edgewood? Of all people who commute, 9.0% take public transportation in Edgewood.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Edgewood? The cost of living in Edgewood is 96/100 - which is 12% lower than Virginia.
      Edgewood
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Richmond
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Edgewood? Edgewood crime rates are 4,937, which are 161% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      4,937 per 100k people

      116% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      116% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Edgewood? The median income in Edgewood is $57,994 which is 12% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $57,9945% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,92220% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Edgewood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Edgewood home prices? Edgewood home prices are $154,200 - which is 38% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $154,20017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81814% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Edgewood have good schools? The Edgewood graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Edgewood a good place to live? Edgewood has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      1 total surveys

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