At a Glance
Median Income
$49,954
$22,967 per capita
Home Value
$157,100
Zillow: $225,344
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
408/100K
4,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $225,344. 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.
Safety & Crime
Richford reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,225/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,600
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,509/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,954
Per Capita$22,967
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$2,856M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,100
Rent$1,136
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$225,344
Housing Units728
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent408/100K
Property4,225/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
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.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.