Regional Highlights

Greater Richmond has a population of 1.1 million, and comprises seven counties (Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan) and the City of Richmond, offering a unique combination of affordability and quality of life in urban, suburban, and rural settings. The Richmond MSA population is nearly 1.3 million.

Home to an array of industries and seven Fortune 500 headquarters, including DuPont’s largest manufacturing plant in the world, the area is a magnet for talent. CityLab ranked Richmond #6 for large metro areas with the fastest growth in the creative class, drawing a workforce that flocks to the region for diverse job opportunities and its renowned culture and recreation.