Richmond, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
Richmond, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?
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 9.9% (175% 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 $391,766. 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 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 848/100K.
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.