Richmond, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,336 Population 1,123/sq mi density
$67,381 Median Income $33,277 per capita
$225,500 Home Value $360,385 Zillow
$584 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,381 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,500 home value, $584/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Richmond, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,381
10% below
$33,277 per capita
Home Value
$225,500
20% below
Zillow: $360,385
Median Rent
$584/mo
50% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°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
90%
Home Value
80%
Rent
50%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $67,381 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,277. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmond is $225,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,385. Median rent is $584/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

17.4% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richmond has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,336
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,123/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,381
Per Capita$33,277
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,500
Rent$584
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$360,385
Housing Units556
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,211/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,119 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Richmond was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.