At a Glance
Median Income
$103,047
$39,395 per capita
Home Value
$348,700
Zillow: $473,802
Median Rent
$930/mo
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
8.0% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richmond residents earn a median household income of $103,047 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,395. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richmond is $348,700 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,802. Median rent is $930/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
32.3% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,971
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,047
Per Capita$39,395
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,700
Rent$930
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$473,802
Housing Units930
Rent Burden15.7%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,651 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Richmond was founded in 1859.
The median home in Richmond was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.