At a Glance
Median Income
$89,910
$35,388 per capita
Home Value
$272,100
Zillow: $419,192
Median Rent
$1,757/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
1,163/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Richmond Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richmond Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richmond Hill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richmond Hill residents earn a median household income of $89,910 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,388. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,111 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richmond Hill is $272,100 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,192. Median rent is $1,757/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Richmond Hill reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,163/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Richmond Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richmond Hill has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population17,408
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,910
Per Capita$35,388
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$5,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,100
Rent$1,757
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$419,192
Housing Units6,470
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property1,163/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Richmond Hill was founded in 1734.
The median home in Richmond Hill was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.