Richford, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Franklin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,600 Population 1,509/sq mi density
$49,954 Median Income $22,967 per capita
$157,100 Home Value $244,412 Zillow
$1,136 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,954 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,136/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Richford, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,954
34% below
$22,967 per capita
Home Value
$157,100
44% below
Zillow: $244,412
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
2% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Richford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
56%
Rent
98%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richford residents earn a median household income of $49,954 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,967. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,561 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richford is $157,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,412. Median rent is $1,136/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.6% of adults in Richford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,600
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,509/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,954
Per Capita$22,967
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$2,856M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,100
Rent$1,136
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$244,412
Housing Units728
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,299/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation463 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Richford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.