Richlandtown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Richlandtown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,213. Residents earn $82,847 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,213 Population 4,665/sq mi density
$82,847 Median Income $33,433 per capita
$276,100 Home Value $356,823 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,847 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$276,100 home value, $1,375/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,847
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,100
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.8%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,375
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Richlandtown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,213
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density4,665/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,847
Per Capita$33,433
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$48,827M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,100
Rent$1,375
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$356,823

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation542 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+94.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute29 min
Libraries16

Is Richlandtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richlandtown receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Richlandtown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richlandtown is $82,847, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richlandtown is $276,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Richlandtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Richlandtown has a population of 1,213 with a density of 4,665 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Black.

Population

1,213
Total Population
4,665
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Richlandtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Richlandtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richlandtown is $82,847, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Richlandtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,847
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,433
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
IRS Avg AGI$121,435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,271
County GDP$48,827M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,489
Healthcare2,160
Retail2,224
Manufacturing943

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Richlandtown is $276,100, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,375 (18% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $356,823.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,100
2% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$356,823

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,375
18% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Rate3.17%

Health Metrics: Richlandtown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access91.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,160

Crime Rates: Richlandtown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Richlandtown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.7 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall21.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density4,665/sq mi
Coordinates40.4725°N, 75.3212°W
County FIPS42017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.6%
D 49.5%

Winner: Republican by 0.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
20% below US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,665/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Restaurants1,489
Retail Stores2,224

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Work from Home8.1%

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