At a Glance
Median Income
$70,379
$40,996 per capita
Home Value
$225,800
Zillow: $368,161
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
1,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richmond 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 residents earn a median household income of $70,379 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,996. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richmond is $225,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,161. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Richmond reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,041/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,530
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,379
Per Capita$40,996
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,800
Rent$1,183
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$368,161
Housing Units1,266
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property1,041/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary260/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation785 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Richmond was founded in 1844.
The median home in Richmond was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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