At a Glance
Median Income
$87,500
$40,766 per capita
Home Value
$269,000
Zillow: $370,262
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
237/100K
1,241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr
How New Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Richmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Richmond a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Richmond residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,766. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,832 business establishments, including 226 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Richmond is $269,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,262. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
New Richmond reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,241/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in New Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Richmond has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population10,334
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$40,766
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$6,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$370,262
Housing Units4,386
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent237/100K
Property1,241/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation982 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
New Richmond was founded in 1857.
The median home in New Richmond was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 226 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.