At a Glance
Median Income
$91,979
$35,939 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
Zillow: $315,300
Median Rent
$972/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richland residents earn a median household income of $91,979 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,939. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland is $198,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,300. Median rent is $972/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
18.5% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,613
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,979
Per Capita$35,939
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$972
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$315,300
Housing Units631
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation496 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Richland was founded in 1906.
The median home in Richland was built in 1956.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.