09/02/2026
Everyone says they want to move to Virginia. The harder question is where in Virginia is actually right for you? 👀
Chesterfield, Midlothian, and Chester are three places I’d have on the list if you’re considering a move to Central Virginia, but each one can make sense for a different kind of buyer.
Midlothian is for you if you want suburban living with plenty of shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, established neighborhoods + newer communities nearby.
Chester might be the move if location is high on your list. You’re positioned between Richmond and the Tri-Cities, with convenient access to I-95 and I-295, plus a mix of established neighborhoods, townhomes, larger lots + new construction.
Chesterfield gives you room to broaden your search and prioritize what matters most, whether that’s more space, your budget, an established neighborhood, new construction, or access to different parts of the Richmond area.
And here’s the thing: there isn’t one option I’d automatically tell every person moving to Virginia to choose.
Where you work, how much house you want for your budget, whether you want new construction or an established neighborhood, how close you want to be to shopping and restaurants, and which direction you’ll regularly be driving all matter.
That’s why when someone tells me they’re moving to Virginia, I don’t just ask what kind of house they want.
I want to know what they want their life here to look like.
Not sure where you fit yet? That’s exactly what I’m here for. 🫶🏿
Comment MOVE and I’ll send you my Moving to Virginia Guide to help you start planning your move.
Hi, I’m Lavonya! 👋🏿 An RVA transplant, mom, REALTOR® + your local guide to life in Central Virginia. I help people moving to Richmond, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Chester, Petersburg + surrounding Central Virginia find the area that makes sense for the way they actually want to live.