Richmond, VT

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
675 Population 540/sq mi density
$62,240 Median Income $46,711 per capita
$261,900 Home Value $562,364 Zillow
$1,814 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
73 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,240 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$261,900 home value, $1,814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,240
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $261,900
7% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 73/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 75.6%
124% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,814
56% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.0%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population675
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,240
Per Capita$46,711
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$16,404M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$261,900
Rent$1,814
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$562,364
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property609/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary73/100K

Health

Obesity22.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation305 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.7%
EV Stations4
Libraries19

Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Richmond has a population of 675 with a density of 540 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%).

Population

675
Total Population
540
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Richmond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Richmond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richmond is $62,240, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Richmond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,240
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,711
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
IRS Avg AGI$97,077

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,418
County GDP$16,404M

Business (County)

Restaurants482
Healthcare646
Retail732
Manufacturing230

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,203
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone63.6%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Richmond is $261,900, 7% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,814 (56% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $562,364.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$261,900
7% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$562,364

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,814
56% above US avg
Rent Burden33.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied46.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,203
163% above US avg
Effective Rate3.51%
In Richmond, 22.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 11.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Richmond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.0%
31% below US avg
Diabetes5.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure22.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity11.2%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death5,480/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access87.3%
Healthcare Facilities646
Richmond has a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 609 per 100,000 (69% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Richmond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent73.1/100K
81% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault73.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property608.7/100K
69% below US avg
Burglary73.1/100K
Theft511.3/100K
Vehicle Theft24.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall87.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density540/sq mi
Coordinates44.4057°N, 73.0015°W
County FIPS50007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 75.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (124% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 53.7-point margin. 84.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.7%
D 75.4%

Winner: Democrat by 53.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+75.6%
124% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.02
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density540/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.7%
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities646
Restaurants482
Retail Stores732

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone63.6%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home11.8%

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