Your Guide to Buying a Home in Richmond, KY

Buying a Home in Richmond, Kentucky

Richmond is located in Madison County

Population: 30,008 Richmond is a growing city in Central Kentucky conveniently located on I-75 24 miles south of Lexington, KY. It is home to Eastern Kentucky University with a student population of approximately 16,000 students. Several industries provide employment opportunities producing a strong economy in the area. Lake Reba Recreational Complex offers Gibson Bay Golf Course, Little League baseball fields, soccer fields, softball fields, modern playground equipment, walking trails & boating. Highland Park, an adjacent residential neighborhood, is one of Richmond's many housing choices. Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center offers state-of-the-art health care with specialists in every field available locally. A multi-million dollar addition is currently under construction to keep pace with the needs of a growing community.

Richmond offers a variety of civic and cultural opportunities. The Richmond Area Arts Council sponsors many activities throughout the year presenting local and guest talent to the community. An annual Pops in the Park concert at White Hall State Shrine, home of Abolitionist Cassius Clay, provides an opportunity for hundreds of citizens to assemble for an evening of food, music and socializing. Most national civic organizations have local chapters in Richmond.