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Richmond Heights, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,489 Population 5,968/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $31,042 per capita
$344,200 Home Value $499,617 Zillow
$1,630 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$344,200 home value, $1,630/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Richmond Heights, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$31,042 per capita
Home Value
$344,200
22% above
Zillow: $499,617
Median Rent
$1,630/mo
40% above
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
53% below
3,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Richmond Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richmond Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
122%
Rent
140%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richmond Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richmond Heights residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,042. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmond Heights is $344,200 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,617. Median rent is $1,630/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Richmond Heights reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,404/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Richmond Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richmond Heights has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population9,489
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density5,968/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$31,042
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

B+
Home Value$344,200
Rent$1,630
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$499,617
Housing Units2,933
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

F
Violent179/100K
Property3,404/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Richmond Heights was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Miami International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.