Hip. Eclectic. Diverse. All of these words are synonymous with Carytown, a quintessential Richmond neighborhood. With its array of shopping, dining and entertainment options, Carytown attracts residents who are drawn to the neighborhood’s chic and eclectic atmosphere. “Carytown has a really cool vibe and a great location,” says Daphne MacDougall, a Richmond-based Realtor and broker associate with Sotheby’s International Realty who has been representing transactions in Richmond for more than 20 years. “It has such great access to shopping and dining along the Mile of Style, as West Cary is known locally.”
Some of Richmond's best shopping and dining
With West Cary Street serving as the nerve center of Carytown, residents of the neighborhood are within easy walking distance of one of Richmond’s most popular shopping and dining destinations. Shoppers can browse the unique (and sometimes indecorous) offerings at Mongrel, check out vintage clothing at Bygones or stock up on specialty herbs and spices at Penzey’s. For groceries, residents can head to Kroger or Publix on the west end of the neighborhood, or they can visit locally owned Ellwood Thompson’s, which offers a smaller selection that focuses on organic and natural products from purveyors within 100 miles of Richmond.
The number of restaurants in Carytown nearly matches the number of retail establishments. Diners can find everything from breakfast to dinner in the neighborhood, as well as coffee and sweet treats to sustain them between meals. Local favorites include the retro-themed Galaxy Diner, French offerings from Can Can Brasserie and authentic Thai cuisine from Mom’s Siam.
Ellwood Thompson's is a local, natural foods grocery store in Carytown.
There are many local owned athletic shops in Carytown.
Sugar & Twine is a very popular local bakery and coffee shop.
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Architectural variety reflects rich history
Off the main thoroughfare of Cary Street, buyers will find a veritable kaleidoscope of homes standing sentry over narrow streets lined with mature trees. Homes in the neighborhood tend to be uniform by block, and while one stretch of street will feature modest ranch-style homes in an orderly line, the next block might suddenly feature a line of colonial-style brick rowhouses. The median home price in the neighborhood is $525,000, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $334 per square foot. A typical one-bedroom/one-bathroom condominium can sell for around $165,000, and prices can go up to $1.4 million for a five-bedroom/four-bathroom Greek revival rowhouse with an additional two-bedroom/one-bathroom basement apartment. “The prices in Carytown tend to be more affordable than what you see in either the Museum District or the Fan, but you can still get to all of the places those neighborhoods offer easily,” says MacDougall.
Row of home in the Carytown neighborhood.
Corner lot bungalow in Carytown with beautiful greenery.
Carytown is known for its colorful row homes.
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Nearby museums
The neighborhood is also within walking distance of both the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
A quick trip to outdoor recreation
One of Carytown's few shortcomings is in its lack of neighborhood parks. However, the massive Byrd Park is just a mile to the south. Occupying 287 acres, Byrd Park provides visitors with lighted tennis courts and softball fields, multiple lakes for fishing or watching wildlife, picnic shelters and walking trails, as well as plenty of open space for play or relaxation. Byrd Park is also home to Dogwood Dell Amphitheater, which hosts the annual Festival of the Arts, a summer-long program of free outdoor entertainment. When residents are in the mood for a movie, the Byrd Theater, a restored 1928 “motion picture palace” that shows new releases and classic movies, is a Carytown landmark.
Carytown has access to the Grayland Tot Lot pocket park.
Artists can be found all over Carytown.
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Annual Carytown events
Speaking of annual events, Carytown is the site of Richmond’s annual Watermelon Festival, and when Halloween rolls around, Carytown turns into “Scarytown” as the annual Richmond Zombie Walk parades down the street and children trick-or-treat at area businesses.
Carytown's Annual Zombie Walk is truly the most gruesome daytime event in Richmond.
Sweet treats line the streets in Richmond's Historic Carytown District.
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Making the grade with Richmond Public Schools
Carytown is served by the Richmond Public Schools, which earns an overall rating of C-plus from Niche. Students in the neighborhood can attend John B. Cary Elementary, Albert Hill Middle and Thomas Jefferson High School, all of which earn a B rating from Niche. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of multiple private schools in the neighborhood, including St. Christopher’s, St. Catherine’s and The Steward School, all of which earn an A-plus rating from Niche.
Getting around Carytown and beyond
In addition to its proximity to some of the finest shopping and dining in the city, Carytown also offers commuters easy access to virtually anywhere in the city via Cary Street, Interstate 195 or the Downtown Expressway. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus is just over 2 miles south on Cary Street, and downtown Richmond is 4 miles away on the Downtown Expressway. Both Interstates 64 and 95 are a short drive north on I-195.
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Parks in this Area
Byrd Park
Lake
Trails
Grayland Tot Lot
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Humphrey Calder Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Federal Park
Playground
William Byrd Park
Bike Trails
Lake
Picnic Area
Swan Lake
Lake
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
22 min drive
Bus
Cary & Mccloy
Bus
Ellwood & Nansemond
Bus
Cary & Freeman
Bus
Cary & Nansemond
Bus
Cary & Belmont
Bus
Cary & Boulevard
Bus
Sheppard & Grayland
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Carytown
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carytown, Richmond sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Carytown, Richmond over the last 12 months is $597,583, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,301
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,356
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,187
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
71.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
% Population in Labor Force
89.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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