Richmond Shul Map
Virginia's Orthodox center in Richmond's Near West End — Keneseth Beth Israel and the Young Israel on Patterson Avenue, a boys' yeshiva high school, three mikvaos and Chabad a short drive west.
- 3 shuls
- 5 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $530,900
Loading the Richmond map…
- Shul
- Mikvah
- Day school
- Walking radius (approx.)
Mikvahs
- Tish Marmorstein Mikvah · At the Sharon Jaffa Women's Community Center
- Mikvah of Young Israel of Richmond
- The Sterling Mikvah · At Chabad of Virginia
Day schools
- Rudlin Torah Academy · Coed · grades K–8
- Benjamin & Lillian Rochkind Yeshiva of Virginia · Boys high school
Price range
$$
Median home value $530,900 · 26% of households rent
Homes & apartments in Richmond
A pre-filtered search for Richmond. Check each listing against the shuls above to see which are within walking distance.
Search homes in Richmond ↗Thinking of moving to Richmond?
The full relocation guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, schools, and how families actually get around on Shabbos — written for someone deciding whether Richmond is the right community for them.
Read the Richmond moving guide →Richmond’s Orthodox community is centered in the Near West End, along Patterson Avenue. Keneseth Beth Israel is at 6300 Patterson Avenue and Congregation Kol Emes, the Young Israel of Richmond, at 4811; the Rochkind Yeshiva of Virginia, a boys’ high school, is just west on the same road. Chabad of Virginia is a few miles further west on North Gaskins Road.
For a community its size, Richmond is well served for mikvaos: the Tish Marmorstein Mikvah on Patterson Avenue, the mikvah at the Young Israel, and the Sterling Mikvah at Chabad. Housing near Patterson Avenue is mostly single-family homes on quiet streets, and Richmond draws families who want a smaller community within reach of Washington and the Northeast.
Looking for a place in Richmond?
Tell us what you need and we can point you to a realtor who knows Richmond and understands what walking distance to shul actually means.
Thanks — we got your message.
We’ll get back to you within one business day.
Own a business in Richmond? Realtors, kosher stores, schools and apartment communities can be featured on this page. Get featured
Tell us about your business
Realtors, kosher stores, schools and apartment communities can be featured on this page — the one families read while they're deciding where to move.
Thanks — we got your message.
We’ll get back to you within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Richmond?
Richmond has 3 shuls on ShulMap: Keneseth Beth Israel, Congregation Kol Emes (Young Israel of Richmond), Chabad Lubavitch of Virginia.
What is Richmond like for an observant family?
Virginia's Orthodox center in Richmond's Near West End — Keneseth Beth Israel and the Young Israel on Patterson Avenue, a boys' yeshiva high school, three mikvaos and Chabad a short drive west.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Richmond?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Richmond has 3 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where is the Orthodox community in Richmond?
It is concentrated in the Near West End along Patterson Avenue, where Keneseth Beth Israel and Congregation Kol Emes — the Young Israel of Richmond — both stand, along with a community mikvah and the Rochkind Yeshiva of Virginia. Chabad of Virginia is further west on North Gaskins Road.
What is the Jewish community like in Richmond?
Richmond has one of the older Jewish communities in the country and a small but well-organized Orthodox community. Congregation Kol Emes, founded in 1964, describes itself as one of the oldest active congregations in Virginia. These are community descriptions, not census counts.
How much does a home cost in Richmond?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 23226, which covers Richmond, is $530,900 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 26% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap Richmond sits in the $$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in Richmond?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Richmond. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
ShulMap is an independent directory. Listings and routes are informational — verify all details directly with the source.