ABOUT
RANKINGS & ACCOLADES
ABOUT
RANKINGS & ACCOLADES
Workforce and Training 
#1
State for Education
2024
Source:
#4
Best Public High School in U.S
2023
Source:
1.7M
Higher Ed Students within 150 Mile Radius
2024
Source:
#1
State for Cybersecurity Talent
2024
Source:
Sustainability and Inclusion 
Top 3
Virginia Cities for LGBTQ Families
2023
Source:
#2
Increase in Black-Owned Businesses
2023
Source:
100
Perfect Score Municipal Equality Index
2023
Source:
#1
City for Climate Resiliency
2024
Source:
Quality of Life 
Top 3
City for Best Live Music
2023
Source:
#1
Town to Visit in the U.S
2024
Source:
Top 10
City for First-time Homebuyers
2022
Source:
Top 10
City for Foodies
2023
Source:
Business Climate and Growth 
#8
Best Region for Corporate Headquarters
2024
Source:
Top 10
City for AI Jobs
2024
Source:
#1
State for Business
2024
Source:
Top 5
U.S. City Job Growth
2023
Source:
Interested in learning more? Reach out to Richmond Economic Development.
Matthew Welch
ACTING DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
804.397.5680
Matthew.Welch@rva.gov
