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Best Cities for Women #9: Richmond, Virginia

Overall Score: 84

Population: 1,160,347

Description: As the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond is an independent city and not a part of any county. Richmond’s economy is primarily driven by law, finance and government, with a surplus of local governmental agencies in the downtown area.

Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Retirees

Median Salary for Women: $34,396

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :3 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 69 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 89

Transportation: 59/ 100
- Well positioned in relation to Virginia’s
- Major highways passing through Richmond include US. routes 1, 33, 60, 250, 301 and 360.

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 72 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=637&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Healthcare (15%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Education&location=637&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (12%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Government&location=637&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Government Careers (9%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Finance%2C+Insurance&location=637&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Finance and Insurance (8%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Administrative+Assistants&location=637&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Administrative Support (4%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://womens.richmond.edu/”>Women’s Studies at University of Virginia
- <a href= “http://www.capitalwomenshealth.com/”>Richmond Women’s Health Clinic

<a href= “http://www.richmondgov.com/”>City of Richmond Website

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