Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Richland is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,613. Residents earn $91,979 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Richland receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Richland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Richland is $91,979, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Richland is $198,000, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Richland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,979 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,939 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,749 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,936 |
| County GDP | $8,097M |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Healthcare | 286 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 200 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,794 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.93% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
| Census Median | $198,000 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $298,103 |
| Median List Price | $385,000 |
| Median List Price | $385,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $206 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $972 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,794 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.93% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,405/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 286 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.4 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3574°N, 76.2569°W |
| County FIPS | 42075 |
Winner: Republican by 32 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 286 |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |