Vermont · Metropolitan Area
Richmond is a small town in Vermont with a population of 675. Residents earn $62,240 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richmond receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Richmond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Richmond is $62,240, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Richmond is $261,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,814 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Richmond is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 609 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
Richmond is a highly educated community — 75.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 87.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,240 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,711 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,077 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,418 |
| County GDP | $16,404M |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Healthcare | 646 |
| Retail | 732 |
| Manufacturing | 230 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $261,900 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $562,364 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,814 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Obesity | 22.0% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.2% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Total Violent | 73.1/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.1/100K |
| Total Property | 608.7/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 73.1/100K |
| Theft | 511.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 87.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4057°N, 73.0015°W |
| County FIPS | 50007 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.6% |
| 124% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Retail Stores | 732 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |