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Is Northrop a good place to live?
Northrop is a good place to live, receiving 3.6 stars from its residents. Northrop is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Northrop is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Northrop has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $61,104 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 25.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Northrop are renters, with 84.3% of residents renting and 15.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Northrop can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Northrop neighborhood guide.
Is Northrop, VA a safe neighborhood?
Northrop, VA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northrop?
The median home price in Northrop is $219,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $44,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.53%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,120 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $48K a year to afford the median home price in Northrop. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Northrop is $61K.
What are the best public schools in Northrop?
The best public schools that serve Northrop are:
- Open High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Dogwood Middle School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
- Richmond High School for the Arts has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.1.
What are the best private schools in Northrop?
The best private schools that serve Northrop are:
- Good Shepherd Episcopal School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Richmond Waldorf School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Elijah House Academy has a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Northrop, Richmond, VA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Northrop, Richmond, VA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Northrop, Richmond, VA are Forest Hill, Westover, Westover Hills, Swansboro and Manchester.
Are home prices dropping in Northrop?
Yes, home prices in Northrop are down 26% in the last 12 months.
