Richmond, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

19,700 Population 2,936/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$27,720 median income, 2.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent

Richmond, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,720

63% below

$27,720 per capita

Home Value

$146,600

48% below

Median Rent

$733/mo

37% below

Unemployment

2.1%

42% below

Avg Temperature

52°F

286 sunny days/yr

Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 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 $27,720 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,720. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,812 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmond is $146,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $733/month.

Climate & Weather

Richmond has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,700

Median Age36.5 yrs

Density2,936/mi²

Foreign Born15.0%

Economy

Median Income$27,720

Per Capita$27,720

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$533

Housing

B+

Home Value$146,600

Rent$733

Ownership56.9%

Housing Units7,880

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days286/yr

Rain59.6 in/yr

Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

Richmond was founded in 1854.

15.0% of residents are foreign-born.