At a Glance
Median Income
$61,607
$27,669 per capita
Home Value
$217,800
Zillow: $276,420
Median Rent
$929/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,140/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.3% smoking rate
How Richlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richlands a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richlands residents earn a median household income of $61,607 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,669. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richlands is $217,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,420. Median rent is $929/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Richlands reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,140/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Richlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richlands has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,387
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,607
Per Capita$27,669
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,800
Rent$929
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$276,420
Housing Units879
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,140/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation53 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Richlands was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.