At a Glance
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $280,837
Violent Crime
689/100K
2,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
42.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Richburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richburg a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richburg is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,837. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Richburg reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,870/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Richburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richburg has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population404
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,031
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$1,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
Home Value$143,800
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$280,837
Housing Units176
Rent Burden13.6%
Crime
F
Violent689/100K
Property2,870/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,890/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation580 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Richburg was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.