At a Glance
Median Income
$82,847
$33,433 per capita
Home Value
$276,100
Zillow: $375,990
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Richlandtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richlandtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richlandtown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richlandtown residents earn a median household income of $82,847 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,433. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richlandtown is $276,100 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,990. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 29.0% 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 1982.
Education
26.8% of adults in Richlandtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richlandtown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,213
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density4,665/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,847
Per Capita$33,433
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,100
Rent$1,375
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$375,990
Housing Units450
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation542 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Richlandtown was founded in 1804.
The median home in Richlandtown was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.