At a Glance
Median Income
$80,250
$40,012 per capita
Home Value
$230,800
Zillow: $273,976
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
543/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.0% smoking rate
How Richwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richwood residents earn a median household income of $80,250 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,012. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richwood is $230,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,976. Median rent is $1,215/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Richwood reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 543/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Richwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richwood has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,766
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,066/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,250
Per Capita$40,012
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,800
Rent$1,215
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$273,976
Housing Units1,910
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property543/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Richwood was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.