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Jackson Ward Area Facts

  • Jackson Ward has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Jackson Ward crime rates are 169% higher than the Richmond average
  • Cost of living in Jackson Ward is 1% lower than the Richmond average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jackson Ward? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Abner Clay Park
      Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
      Library Park
      Smith-Peters Parks
      Monroe Park
      Oregon Hill Linear Park
      Harrison Park
      Pleasants Park

      Entertainment

      Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
      ART 180
      Virginia Repertory Theatre
      The November Theatre
      Visual Art Studio
      The Mix Gallery
      Coalition Theater
      Ghostprint Gallery

      Food & Drink

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      Die Tueffel Club
      The Rogue Gentlemen
      Ray's Dog House
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      Charm School
      Nick's Produce & International Food Market
      R C C Market & Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Jackson Ward? Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Jackson Ward.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      20%

      17% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jackson Ward? The cost of living in Jackson Ward is 107/100 - which is 2% lower than Virginia.
      Jackson Ward
      107

      7% more 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 Jackson Ward? Jackson Ward crime rates are 10,979, which are 479% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      10,979 per 100k people

      381% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10  

      381% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Jackson Ward? The median income in Jackson Ward is $37,191 which is 44% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $37,19133% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,61321% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Jackson Ward 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.

      D Housing

      What are Jackson Ward home prices? Jackson Ward home prices are $242,367 - which is 2% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $242,36731% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9272% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      65% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Jackson Ward have good schools? The Jackson Ward graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% 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

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