At a Glance
Median Income
$92,550
$50,656 per capita
Home Value
$401,800
Zillow: $460,977
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
2,049/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
279 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+
3.6 / 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 $92,550 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,656. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland is $401,800 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,977. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Richland reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,049/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population61,912
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,458/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,550
Per Capita$50,656
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A
Home Value$401,800
Rent$1,397
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$460,977
Housing Units25,542
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property2,049/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary333/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation407 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Richland was founded in 1905.
The median home in Richland was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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