At a Glance
Median Income
$61,715
$31,383 per capita
Home Value
$228,000
Zillow: $297,857
Median Rent
$870/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
440/100K
491/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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?
C+
2.9 / 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 $61,715 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,383. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,248 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richmond is $228,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,857. Median rent is $870/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Richmond reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 491/100K. 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).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,839
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,020/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,715
Per Capita$31,383
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$7,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,000
Rent$870
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$297,857
Housing Units2,389
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent440/100K
Property491/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault339/100K
Burglary17/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,609/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation727 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Richmond was founded in 1878.
The median home in Richmond was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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