At a Glance
Median Income
$68,564
$32,382 per capita
Home Value
$229,800
Zillow: $374,547
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
42.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
2,749/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
13.0% smoking rate
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?
B
3.0 / 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 $68,564 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,382. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richmond is $229,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,547. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 42.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Richmond reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,749/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,117
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,811/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,564
Per Capita$32,382
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,800
Rent$1,248
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$374,547
Housing Units4,657
Rent Burden42.8%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property2,749/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation91 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Richmond was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.