Richmond, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,259 Population 1,209/sq mi density

$51,600 Median Income $35,480 per capita

$190,000 Home Value

$564 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent

41°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$51,600 median income, 4.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$190,000 home value, $564/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Richmond, QC

At a Glance

Median Income

$51,600

31% below

$35,480 per capita

Home Value

$190,000

33% below

Median Rent

$564/mo

52% below

14.1% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

7.7%

77% below

25.6% high school+

Unemployment

4.8%

33% above

19.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

41°F

254 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)

Income

69%

Home Value

67%

Rent

48%

Poverty

157%

Bachelor's

23%

Unemployment

133%

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 $51,600 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,480. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmond is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $564/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.7% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 25.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Richmond has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,259

Median Age48.8 yrs

Density1,209/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+

Median Income$51,600

Per Capita$35,480

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty19.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$682

Housing

A+

Home Value$190,000

Rent$564

Ownership51.9%

Housing Units1,610

Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F

Sunny Days254/yr

Rain45.0 in/yr

Elevation430 ft

Education

Bachelor's+7.7%

High School+25.6%

Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

15.2% work from home.