No. of bars and restaurants: 133
Population: 32,645
Median home price: $180,500

Locally owned establishments are on nearly every corner of Richmond’s Fan district, which also has such chains as Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris, Fleming’s, and P.F. Chang’s, according to the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. The area also has pubs, a martini bar, and dance clubs. Photographer: Andre Jenny/Newscom