Richmondville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,001 Population 541/sq mi density
$46,571 Median Income $25,097 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $214,529 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,571 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $835/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Richmondville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,571
38% below
$25,097 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
45% below
Zillow: $214,529
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Richmondville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richmondville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
55%
Rent
72%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richmondville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richmondville residents earn a median household income of $46,571 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,097. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmondville is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,529. Median rent is $835/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

26.4% of adults in Richmondville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richmondville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,001
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density541/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,571
Per Capita$25,097
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$835
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$214,529
Housing Units441
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation1,123 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Richmondville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.