At a Glance
Median Income
$56,734
$38,321 per capita
Home Value
$176,100
Zillow: $235,759
Median Rent
$933/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
1,624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richmond Heights a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 7.0% (94% 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 $235,759. 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 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,624/100K. The murder rate is 9.7/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,677
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density2,410/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,734
Per Capita$38,321
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,100
Rent$933
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$235,759
Housing Units5,399
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property1,624/100K
Murder9.7/100K
Assault193/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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