At a Glance
Median Income
$49,464
$28,651 per capita
Home Value
$99,400
Zillow: $147,578
Median Rent
$980/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
18.3% smoking rate
How Richville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richville residents earn a median household income of $49,464 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,651. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richville is $99,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,578. Median rent is $980/month, with 50.0% 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 1938.
Education
15.0% of adults in Richville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population278
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,464
Per Capita$28,651
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$980
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$147,578
Housing Units118
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation393 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Richville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.