Richmond, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
35,551 Population 1,465/sq mi density
$46,395 Median Income $27,860 per capita
$107,600 Home Value $164,715 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
503 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,395 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,600 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Richmond, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,395
38% below
$27,860 per capita
Home Value
$107,600
62% below
Zillow: $164,715
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
503/100K
32% above
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
38%
Rent
70%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
132%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richmond residents earn a median household income of $46,395 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,860. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmond is $107,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,715. Median rent is $815/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Richmond reports 503 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.6% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richmond has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population35,551
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,465/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,395
Per Capita$27,860
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$216M
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$815
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$164,715
Housing Units17,346
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent503/100K
Property1,382/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault411/100K
Burglary228/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation978 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Richmond was founded in 1806.
The median home in Richmond was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.