Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Virginia (2026 Rankings)
Retirement is about finding the right balance of safety, affordability, and quality of life. We analyzed 6 neighborhoods in Virginia to find the best areas for retirees, focusing on low crime rates and reasonable cost of living.
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $310,000
Population: 459,470
Walk Score: 84/100
AQI: 63
RichmondVA
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $280,000
Population: 226,610
Walk Score: 91/100
AQI: 63
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $310,000
Population: 249,422
Walk Score: 10/100
AQI: 63
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Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $350,000
Population: 46,553
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 35
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NorfolkVA
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $225,000
Population: 238,005
Walk Score: 79/100
AQI: 63
6
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $320,000
Population: 29,036
Walk Score: 92/100
AQI: 40
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