I currently live in WH and previously lived near Jahnke/FH. Been in the area for about 10 years. There's not really anywhere else I'd prefer to live in Richmond. I love it here because it is very chill, great neighbors, close but not too close to downtown and Manchester. Cannot beat the access to the river and several great parks. Fantastic to walk to WPA/Laura Lee's/ Crossroads if you're more east. The western corridor of FH has some phenomenal options too. Both are easily accessible by bike or bus. That being said here's what I'd consider to be the drawbacks, or at least things to consider. Nowhere is perfect for everyone.

Cons Semmes avenue. People drive absolutely fucking insane on that road. Every time I cross it I wonder if today will finally be the day somebody runs me over.

Bridges. RVA low-key hates people who live south of the river. Only a few free places to cross and none of them are that great. Must have and maintain an Ez Pass.

Grocery store? Lack of grocery stores. Hope you like driving miles to a decent grocery store, because your options are severely limited. It's a joke on this sub for a reason. Also not great delivery options. I rarely order it myself, but when I do it is rough.

As others have mentioned, mosquitos are terrible in the summer.

I haven't had any fear about safety. I've had my car rummaged through but it was my fault for leaving it unlocked. Otherwise feel very safe. Neighbors know each other here and watch out for each other. Some gunshots but usually celebratory or people just being idiots. A majority of the violent crime over the past few years has not been random.

If near the train it can be a pain. I used to live right up against the tracks and I got used to the sound but the traffic got annoying around the street crossings. Not a deal breaker, but something to consider.