Who Should / Shouldn’t Move to Richmond
Richmond is a strong fit for movers drawn to a real, distinct college-town economy and genuine affordability. It's a weaker fit for buyers who need the lowest possible crime rate or a large, diversified metro job market.
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Learn moreBest fit: affordability-focused, college-town-oriented movers
Richmond's clearest case is for young professionals and first-time homebuyers drawn to Eastern Kentucky University's own economic footprint and genuinely affordable housing relative to several other Kentucky Tier A markets.
Good fit: EKU-affiliated households
Faculty, staff, and families connected to Eastern Kentucky University have a genuine, practical case for Richmond, including EKU's own #1 nationally ranked large public university standing for Military Friendly Spouse Schools.
Weaker fit: crime-sensitive buyers and those needing a large metro job market
Buyers who need the lowest possible crime rate specifically, or a large, diversified metro job market beyond a college-town/regional-hospital base, should weigh Richmond's own disclosed crime figure and Lexington's larger economy honestly.
Key takeaways
- Best fit: young professionals and first-time homebuyers prioritizing genuine affordability and a college-town economy.
- Good fit: households connected to Eastern Kentucky University, including its #1 Military Friendly Spouse Schools standing.
- Weaker fit: buyers needing the lowest possible crime rate or a large, diversified metro job market.
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