Richmond, Virginia · ZIP 23234

Richmond — ZIP 23234

Richmond (23234) scores 30/100 — Below Average for Richmond. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $315K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index35/100

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$315K

Median rent$1,575/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$315K

Median Rent

$1,575/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,148

Violent Crime

638

Property Crime

4,510

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chesterfield County, Virginia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Meadowbrook High	09–12	1,953	Not reported	Not reported
Falling Creek Middle	06–08	1,443	Not reported	Not reported
J.G. Hening Elementary	PK–05	877	Not reported	Not reported
Falling Creek Elementary	PK–05	823	Not reported	Not reported
Hopkins Road Elementary	PK–05	776	Not reported	Not reported
Thomas C. Boushall Middle	06–08	621	Not reported	Not reported
Bensley Elementary	PK–05	615	Not reported	Not reported
Broad Rock Elementary	PK–05	612	Not reported	Not reported
Summer Hill Preschool Center	PK–PK	192	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the schools in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

46,284

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

35 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 23234 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 23234 has a school score of 35/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 23234 is approximately $315K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 23234 in Richmond has an overall NeighborScore of 30/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.