At a Glance
Median Income
$62,671
$44,249 per capita
Home Value
$328,100
Zillow: $361,133
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
463/100K
3,499/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
296 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $62,671 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,249. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richmond is $328,100 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,133. Median rent is $1,314/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Richmond reports 463 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,499/100K. The murder rate is 23.8/100K.
Education
44.1% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population227,595
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density3,798/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,671
Per Capita$44,249
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
B+
Home Value$328,100
Rent$1,314
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$361,133
Housing Units111,524
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent463/100K
Property3,499/100K
Murder23.8/100K
Assault253/100K
Burglary427/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations182
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Richmond was founded in 1607.
The median home in Richmond was built in 1958.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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