At a Glance
Median Income
$84,333
$36,274 per capita
Home Value
$248,400
Zillow: $367,735
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Richland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richland residents earn a median household income of $84,333 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,274. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland is $248,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,735. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Richland reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 372/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,014
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,333
Per Capita$36,274
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,400
Rent$1,292
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$367,735
Housing Units401
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property372/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault124/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation912 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Richland was built in 1992.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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