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Richville, NY

New York

Richville is a small town in New York with a population of 278. Residents earn $49,464 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
278 Population 376/sq mi density
$49,464 Median Income $28,651 per capita
$99,400 Home Value $126,723 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,464 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $980/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,464
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,400
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $980
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.5%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population278
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,464
Per Capita$28,651
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$6,588M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$980
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$126,723
Housing Units118
Rent Burden50.0%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking18.3%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation393 ft (120 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.2%
Libraries22

Is Richville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Richville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richville is $49,464, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richville is $99,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Richville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 92.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Richville has a population of 278 with a density of 376 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

278
Total Population
376
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.8%
Female 57.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Richville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Richville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richville is $49,464, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Richville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,464
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,651
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,104
County GDP$6,588M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare233
Retail339
Manufacturing62

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Richville is $99,400, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $980 (16% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $126,723.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,400
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$126,723

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$980
16% below US avg
Rent Burden50.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.4%
Housing Units118
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Effective Rate6.91%
In Richville, 43.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 18.3% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.5%
36% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.3%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress15.1%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.5%
Dental Visits50.2%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access56.6%
Healthcare Facilities233
Richville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall92.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation393 ft (120 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates44.4151°N, 75.3925°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36089
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 18 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+84.4%
Graduate Degree+6.0%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density376/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.2%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities233
Restaurants253
Retail Stores339

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

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