Richmond Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,677 Population 2,410/sq mi density
$56,734 Median Income $38,321 per capita
$176,100 Home Value $247,741 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
76 Violent Crime/100K 923 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,734 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$176,100 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Richmond Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,734
25% below
$38,321 per capita
Home Value
$176,100
38% below
Zillow: $247,741
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
923/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
7% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
75%
Home Value
62%
Rent
80%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
308%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richmond Heights 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

Richmond Heights residents earn a median household income of $56,734 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,321. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmond Heights is $176,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,741. Median rent is $933/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Richmond Heights reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 923/100K.

Education

31.2% of adults in Richmond Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richmond Heights 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 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population10,677
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density2,410/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,734
Per Capita$38,321
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,100
Rent$933
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$247,741
Housing Units5,399
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property923/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation845 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries68

Did You Know?

Richmond Heights was founded in 1917.
The median home in Richmond Heights was built in 1967.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.