{"id":4306,"date":"2023-08-10T10:38:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T10:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/?p=4306"},"modified":"2024-10-30T19:25:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T19:25:33","slug":"best-places-to-live-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places to Live in Virginia (A 2023 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-virginia\/#The_Best_Places_to_Live_in_Virginia\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Virginia\">The Best Places to Live in Virginia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-virginia\/#Be_a_part_of_the_renaissance_taking_place_in_Richmond\" title=\"Be a part of the renaissance taking place in Richmond\">Be a part of the renaissance taking place in Richmond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-virginia\/#Soak_up_the_sun_and_splash_in_the_waves_at_Virginia_Beach\" title=\"Soak up the sun and splash in the waves at Virginia Beach\">Soak up the sun and splash in the waves at Virginia Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-virginia\/#Enjoy_southern_hospitality_in_Norfolk\" title=\"Enjoy southern hospitality in Norfolk\">Enjoy southern hospitality in Norfolk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-virginia\/#The_top_place_to_live_in_Virginia\" title=\"The top place to live in Virginia\">The top place to live in Virginia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Places_to_Live_in_Virginia\"><\/span>The Best Places to Live in Virginia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for the top place to live in Virginia? With this state, the most difficult roadblock you\u2019ll run into will be choosing which amazing city to call home. Check out our guide to the best places to live in Virginia to offer. (oh, and by way of introduction, we\u2019re Bellhop \u2014movers in Virginia and particularly\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/va\/richmond\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richmond movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/va\/arlington\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arlington movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/va\/alexandria\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexandria movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/va\/fairfax\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairfax movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/movers\/\">Washington DC movers<\/a>, and movers throughout the country).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10697 size-large lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Virginia (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Virginia (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/richmondva-1024x768.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/richmondva-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/richmondva-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/richmondva-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/richmondva.jpeg 1374w\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cities in Virginia are as beautiful and diverse as the state itself. Some of them are right on the coast where in the summertime you can literally kick off your dress shoes after work and go for a walk along the beach. Others are lovely hidden gems buried right in the heart of the state. Regardless of what your idea of the perfect city is, we\u2019ve got something for everyone. Here are the best places to live in Virginia.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re using Zillow for average home value in these cities. As we write this, the state\u2019s average is $372,000.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_a_part_of_the_renaissance_taking_place_in_Richmond\"><\/span>Be a part of the renaissance taking place in Richmond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve said it before, and we\u2019ll say it again: we love smaller lesser-known cities that have a lot to offer. In the past, we\u2019ve highlighted hidden gems like Chattanooga and Cleveland as places we recommend calling home for their breadth of opportunity, affordability, hip funky culture and loads of entertainment (check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-to\/chattanooga-tennessee\/\">Chattanooga guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-to\/cleveland-ohio\/\">Cleveland guide<\/a>). Richmond, Virginia is yet another one of these gems we\u2019ve stumbled upon, making it one of the top places to live in Virginia. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-to\/richmond-virginia\/\">in-depth Richmond guide<\/a>, or keep reading below!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first glance, Richmond has the perfect canvas to be an amazing city. The stunning James River runs through the city and during the three warmer seasons residents can be seen swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking in it. Wow! Right in the heart of the city.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city of Richmond itself is lovely. One quick Google search will lead you to hundreds of images depicting a bustling river, tall buildings sprouting up between thick green leafy trees and rolling hills that seem to go on forever. Aesthetically, you couldn\u2019t ask for a prettier city than Richmond and with four fairly mild seasons, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the city\u2019s beauty year around without finding yourself too hot in the summertime nor freezing come winter. With concerns about climate, it\u2019s comforting to know that the average for July (the warmest month) is 89 degrees. Snow in winter is rare with an average low in January of 47.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between Richmond\u2019s aesthetic and agreeable weather, it has quickly become a hotspot for millennials looking to escape the big city life without missing out on big city opportunity. Between Virginia Commonwealth University\u2019s world-renowned art school, affordable living and impressive career opportunities, young professionals are moving to the city in droves.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This influx of \u201chipsters\u201d is having a massive impact on the culture of Richmond in some fabulous ways. The city known for being one of the most historical places in the United States \u2014 it\u2019s actually among one of our country\u2019s oldest major cities \u2014 is now taking on a completely new face.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, art is just as much a part of Richmond as its history is, tattoos can be spotted on hipster skin as frequent as murals on the city\u2019s walls and coffee and craft beer flow with as much ferocity as the James River.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city is changing. It\u2019s transforming. It\u2019s becoming something new. It\u2019s an exciting metamorphosis that can be felt in the air and heard in passing conversation at trendy coffee shops and breweries like Lamplighter and The Veil. It has become a safe haven for dreamers, aspiring artists, creatives and entrepreneurs wanting to pursue their passions without having to scrape by as they pay outlandish rent and living expenses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for its historic charm, young professionals can feel right at home in cozy apartments in old beautifully renovated brick buildings and factories without paying an arm and a leg \u2013\u2013 at an average rent of $1,450 for a two bedroom, Richmond is very doable (especially if you\u2019re cool with having a roommate). Compared to the average US cost of $1,726, according to RentCafe, you\u2019re getting a great deal.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes are likewise affordable compared to other areas: Zillow\u2019s current average price is $335,000 compared to $372,000 for the state.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>So, who is Richmond for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richmond, Virginia is for those that march to the beat of their own drums. It\u2019s a city for creatives, artists and entrepreneurs looking to escape the big bustling cities and replace it with a hidden gem with plenty of historic charm in the midst of a renaissance. But, more than this, Richmond is for young professionals too\u2026 with 7 Fortune 500 companies headquartered there, the opportunity for career growth is endless. If you plan on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"\/va\/richmond\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making the move to Richmond<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0soon, give us a call, we\u2019d love to help.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soak_up_the_sun_and_splash_in_the_waves_at_Virginia_Beach\"><\/span>Soak up the sun and splash in the waves at Virginia Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump in your car and drive 137 miles southeast of Richmond and you\u2019ll find another city in Virginia. Welcome to Virginia Beach. Located on the Virginia coast where the Chesapeake Bay meets with Atlantic, Virginia Beach at surface level is a vacation hot spot. This is true, but it also just so happens to be a wonderful place to call home, too.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-461297418\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our first sell on Virginia Beach is that it sports over 38 miles of coastline. The idea of kicking off your shoes after work and walking along the beach is pretty appealing to us and we imagine it is to you too. And, while the resort city will certainly have plenty of vacationers laying out on one of its massive public beaches, locals know some nice quiet spots where you won\u2019t see a tourist anywhere in sight.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there is more to mention than just beaches. The city sports a very outdoor-centric culture. During the spring, fall and summer months, everywhere you look people can be seen rollerblading, skimboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking and walking their dogs. Not to mention, events like the Neptune Festival bring over 500,000 people to the city every year to spend time outside on Virginia\u2019s beautiful coastline.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city is welcoming to a diverse population, in part due to the military installations there. Over 96,000 active-duty military live in the Virginia Beach area thanks to the nine military installations. The city is home to Naval Air Station Oceana which is responsible for over <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">325,00<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> military take-offs and landings each year (that\u2019s one every two minutes when we do the math)<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Don\u2019t worry though, locals say you get pretty accustomed to jets knifing their way through the sky. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Gun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> watching anyone? You won\u2019t be alone!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Who is Virginia Beach for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Beach is first and foremost for the beach lover, who still wants to enjoy all four seasons (without freezing to death in the winter). With that said, if you\u2019re wanting to call Virginia Beach home, you better be okay with maneuvering around tourists in the summertime, it comes with the territory of living in a vacation hot spot. And, lastly, at roughly $1,500 a month for a two-bedroom in Virginia Beach, and an average home price of $387,000 the city is doable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4316 lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Virginia (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Virginia (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1880\" height=\"746\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginiabeach2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginiabeach2.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginiabeach2-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginiabeach2-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginiabeach2-1024x406.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_southern_hospitality_in_Norfolk\"><\/span>Enjoy southern hospitality in Norfolk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 25 miles west of Virginia Beach exists the state\u2019s second largest city, Norfolk. Weighing in at 232,000 residents, there are plenty of benefits of living in Norfolk. Perhaps one of the most obvious is that you can thrive in a great city while also being just a 22-minute drive away from Virginia Beach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folks who live in Norfolk are always pleasantly surprised by the work\/life balance that exists in the city. In an article by ALT Daily, a Norfolk native writes,\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPeople friend you on Facebook before connecting with you on LinkedIn, and when you meet new people, not every conversation begins with, \u201cSo, what do you do for a living?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the people aren\u2019t the only thing that\u2019s friendly\u2026 rent is awfully friendly too. Living in Norfolk is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lot less<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than what it costs to live in Washington D.C. A one bedroom spot in Washington D.C. is going to cost you about $2300 according to RentCafe ($2,600 according to Zillow), whereas a comparable 876 square foot spot in Norfolk is going to run just $1,371\/month. Cost of the average home price: $283,000, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> below Virginia\u2019s $372,00 average.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norfolk is also home to an impressive art scene and to a massive 220,000 square-foot art museum called the Chrysler Museum of Art. Throughout the city, you\u2019ll find hundreds of sculptures of mermaids, the city\u2019s unofficial mascot of sorts. Being that Norfolk is surrounded by the sea, legend has it that mermaids would guide battle-weary sailors back to safety after a war at sea. The sculptures are a fun way to decorate the city while also honoring its maritime roots.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, finally, if you\u2019re into great food and craft beer, Norfolk is the place for you. The state of Virginia as a whole offers an excellent food scene. But Norfolk in particular sports some extraordinarily delicious treats. Not to mention, Norfolk based breweries like <a href=\"https:\/\/benchtopbrewing.com\/\">Benchtop Brewing<\/a> and O\u2019Connor Brewing Co are turning the city into a beer drinker\u2019s paradise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>So, who is Norfolk for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend Norfolk for young families looking to raise their kids in a great city among great people. The housing and rent is affordable for young professionals raising kids and with being a short drive from Virginia Beach and Washington D.C., you\u2019ll never run out of things to do with your kiddos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4317 lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Virginia (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Virginia (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1880\" height=\"752\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginianorfolk.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginianorfolk.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginianorfolk-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginianorfolk-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/virginianorfolk-1024x410.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_top_place_to_live_in_Virginia\"><\/span>The top place to live in Virginia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know. We know. There are so many great cities in Virginia that it\u2019s a bit hard to make a decision. Norfolk is a great place for families. Virginia Beach offers\u2026 well, beaches. And, Richmond is weird and unique in the best kind of ways.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019re asking us to weigh in, we have to give today\u2019s MVP to Richmond. We\u2019re loving the renaissance taking place there as well as the affordability the city has to offer. With that said, the one downside of Richmond is that there is a slightly higher crime rate there than the other two cities. Nothing to keep you from moving there, but just something to keep in mind as you make your decision.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, as always, if you find yourself needing a helping hand as you\u2019re <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"packing\" href=\"\/moving-services\/packing-services\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">packing<\/a> for your big move, don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call.\u00a0We coordinate local and long-distance moving services in Virginia and we would love to help!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>We have <a href=\"\/va\/richmond\/long-distance-movers\/\">Richmond long-distance movers<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/va\/arlington\/long-distance-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arlington long-distance movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/va\/alexandria\/long-distance-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexandria long-distance movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/va\/fairfax\/long-distance-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairfax long-distance movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/long-distance-movers\/\">Washington DC long-distance movers<\/a>, and long-distance movers throughout the country if you&#8217;re ready to make the leap to Virginia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best Places to Live in Virginia Looking for the top place to live in Virginia? 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