Richboro, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,033 Population 1,606/sq mi density
$153,691 Median Income $73,266 per capita
$519,100 Home Value $717,171 Zillow
$1,991 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$153,691 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$519,100 home value, $1,991/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Richboro, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$153,691
105% above
$73,266 per capita
Home Value
$519,100
84% above
Zillow: $717,171
Median Rent
$1,991/mo
71% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
72% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Richboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
205%
Home Value
184%
Rent
171%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richboro a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richboro residents earn a median household income of $153,691 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,266. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richboro is $519,100 , 84% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $717,171. Median rent is $1,991/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

58.1% of adults in Richboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population7,033
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density1,606/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$153,691
Per Capita$73,266
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A+
Home Value$519,100
Rent$1,991
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$717,171
Housing Units2,655
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation308 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Richboro was built in 1977.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.