SWF, 31 yrs old. Where to live in Richmond? (apartments, renting)

[smashle]

SWF, 31 years old. Where to live?

I am moving to Richmond in the next few months and am not sure where to live. My parents live in the Fan and my sister lives in Midlothian. I am coming from the DC/NOVA area and while I know Richmond is not as "busy," I am looking for a fun, young professional area. I enjoy going out on the weekends to bars/restaurants, live music, etc., and would like to hang out with people closer to my age group (not students).

Job: I am in pharm sales, so location does not matter as far as traffic. I've been told that the Westend maybe a good area to reside? My family just moved to Richmond about a year ago and they are not sure what to recommend. I've hung out in the Fan quite a few times, but it just seems like families and VCU students...???

Realtors: I will be renting for a few months to a year (1-3 bdr. condo, max $1,500). Must accept pets 8 lb dog.

[PickPatrick]

I suggest downtown...... more and more people your age are selcting the urban environment.

[smashle]

I've heard downtown is turning around. Any good suggestions of specific areas to live? Also, any other comments would be greatly appreciated.

[PickPatrick]

There are some incredible condos if you choose to go that route.

[NoCode1437]

i'd get a place in the fan or museum district... you can find really awesome apartments with a rooftop patio or a nice yard (dog)... live close enough to walk to Byrd park (which is enormous)... carytown shops and restaurants and bars on main and robinson... all within walking distance (3-5 blocks)

[aeblake]

yeah, the fan is primarily students and families. you may want to check out shockoe bottom, theres always plenty going on there.

[pswanson]

[SIZE=3]RIVER DISTRICT….I don’t need to say anything more!!! Good luck...[/SIZE]