Residential living close to city workplaces and amenities
Midlothian-South Richmond lies just west of Manchester and south of the bustling Midlothian Turnpike, less than 6 miles from downtown Richmond. “It’s a section of town that has commercial and multifamily, low-income housing as well as some single-family homes,” says Virginia Capital Realty’s Tim Edwards, a Realtor with more than two decades of experience. The Richmond local, who lives about three miles north in Forest Hill, has owned and managed several rental properties here over the years. “It’s a popular area for people who want to work downtown or at the hospitals and live in the city, but can’t swing the city-center prices,” he says. Within three miles of both Chippenham and Virginia Hospitals and between the Chippenham Parkway and Route 301, this part of the city is undeniably convenient. “It’s moving in a positive direction,” says Edwards. “The longer you’ve been here, the better the position you’re in because the area is only going to get better. The neighborhoods around here have become really special places and it’s only a matter of time before this one does, too.”
Low-priced apartments and more
Most homes in Midlothian-South Richmond are low-income, multifamily-style complexes, but there are also a few brick and vinyl-clad split-level and ranch-style homes, too. Lawns here are broad, often minimally landscaped and unbroken by sidewalks. Prices range between $200,000 and $300,000, well below the median for the city. “The closer you get to the James River, the higher the home values are,” Edwards says. “The Richmond Housing Development is renovating some of their properties here." Edwards adds that one of his recent active listings in the neighborhood, two parcels of land near the turnpike, is attracting a lot of interest from developers looking to build new low-income apartments. “The area is already zoned for multifamily housing, so it’s ideal for development of that kind,” he says.
Quiet streets and comfortable homes are the hallmarks of Midlothian-South Richmond.
Attractive modest homes line the streets of the Midlothian-South Richmond neighborhood.
Split-evel homes are sprinkled throughout the Midlothian-South Richmond neighborhood.
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Busy roads and public bus stops
Midlothian Turnpike is one of the main thoroughfares south of Richmond, and nearby are Chippenham Parkway and Route 301. Downtown Richmond is five to six miles away, typically a 15- to 20-minute drive in moderate traffic. Getting around the city without a car is easy here, with Greater Richmond Transit Company, or GRTC, stops scattered throughout the neighborhood. Most are located at intervals along Warwick Road, at Midlothian-South Richmond’s south end.
Schools get C grades
Kids in Midlothian-South Richmond are served by schools in the Richmond Public Schools District. Between kindergarten and 12th grade, many go to Blackwell and Redd Elementaries, River City Middle and Huguenot High School. Both Blackwell and Redd got C-minuses from Niche in 2023, while Huguenot High got a C that same year. While River City Middle doesn’t have a Niche grade, it earned a 1 out of 10 GreatSchools Summary Rating in 2023. Huguenot High School’s robust athletics program offers its enrollment the opportunity to compete in everything from cross country and track to football, soccer and more.
Kids in Midlothian-South Richmond may attend Redd Elementary School.
Students from Midlothian-South Richmond may attend Huguenot High School.
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Just a short drive from South Richmond is the sprawling Forest Hill Park.
Nearby parks and new amenities to come
For a breath of fresh air, Forest Hill Park is just over two miles north across the Midlothian Turnpike. The riverfront park is on the Virginia Historic Register; visitors can check out the historic Stone House, which was once the home of the park’s manager and is now an event rental space. Surrounding the historic building, the wider park offers everything from thickly shaded, packed-earth-style trails along the waterfront to tennis courts, picnic shelters and a classic playground. At Carter Jones Park, also just over 2 miles away from Midlothian-South Richmond, there’s another playground (this one newly renovated) for local youngsters. And even closer to home, on Old Warwick Road within a mile of most homes, there’s the Southside Community Center. It’s currently undergoing a nearly $20 million revitalization project, during which the city will install a new auxiliary gymnasium, boxing studio, more classrooms for community gatherings, a culinary teaching kitchen and a dance studio. There will even be Richmond’s first indoor playground when the project is completed.
Great Latin restaurants; discount retail
There’s quite a bit of shopping and dining along the Midlothian Turnpike at the north end of the neighborhood. From Taco Bell and Taqueria Panchito to the west, Amancer Latino Market 1 to the east and Pupuseria El Salvadoreno in the middle, residents enjoy no shortage of Mexican and Latin American eateries. Family Thrift Center and Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia Outlet are two popular spots to find secondhand treasures. For groceries, residents can pick up fresh fish at Bay Seafood Market or visit the Save-A-Lot discount food store in the Southside Plaza shopping center a little more than two miles east. There are also two Food Lions within two and a half miles of the neighborhood: one across the turnpike to the north and the other across Warwick Road to the south.
Locals head to Family Thrift for daily needs in Midlothian-South Richmond.
Pupuseria El Salvadoreno in Midlothian-South Richmond is a local favorite for tasty dishes.
Locals in the Midlothian-South Richmond head to Bay Seafood Market for the freshest fish.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Powhite Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Forest Hill Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
Trails
Phideaux Dog Park
Dog Park
Parking Lot
Westover Hills UMC Tot Lot
Picnic Area
Playground
Parking Lot
Best Life Ever Skatepark
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
27 min drive
Bus
Warwick Village & Biggs
Bus
Warwick & 5836
Bus
German School & Shallow Parkway
Bus
Carnation & Midlothian Pike
Bus
Midlothian Pike & Overland Tranportation
Bus
Midlothian & Giant Eb
Bus
Midlothian Pike & Covington
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Midlothian-South Richmond
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midlothian-South Richmond, Richmond sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Midlothian-South Richmond, Richmond over the last 12 months is $270,961, up 1% 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
2,138
Median Age
36
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,238
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,001
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.1%
College Graduates
12.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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