At a Glance
Median Income
$82,847
$33,433 per capita
Home Value
$276,100
Zillow: $356,823
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
314/100K
2,435/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $356,823. 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.
Safety & Crime
Richlandtown reports 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,435/100K.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,213
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density4,665/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,847
Per Capita$33,433
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,100
Rent$1,375
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$356,823
Housing Units450
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent314/100K
Property2,435/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.