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Richland, a city in the United States, had a population of 62,753 in July 2026. In July 2026, 39.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 505 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population65,258people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,431EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,290EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.62%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,190offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 38% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.52µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Richland?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Richland.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,468 per month, while the median home value was US$436,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 64.4%, and the vacancy rate was 5.88% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Richland recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1241
Utilities, 85 m² flat€254
Internet, 60 Mbps€62
Fitness club€59
Mobile plan, 10 GB€37

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly58.77 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited62.48 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,241 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB37.44 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home253.7 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,468/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,049 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,290 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes1,322 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Richland a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–57%
Family42%strong on family, weak on cost · range 33–51%
Retirement41%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–52%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,399 of 65,258 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$95,813 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Richland is 5.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income95,813 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet3.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary4,431 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,233 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate5.62 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Richland?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,233 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,502of €3,289 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,289
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,434
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€254 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414) · 2026-07-31− €254
Internet€62 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414) · 2026-07-31− €62
Mobile plan€37 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richland (Wayback Machine capture 20260510230414) · 2026-07-31− €37
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,502
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Richland Salary needed to live in Richland

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Richland. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Richland. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools53 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents25.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio9 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents505 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,110 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Richland when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRichland highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Richland highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
Richland2,190
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,190 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents170.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes166 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.39 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportRLD3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Richland. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Richland.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Richland is 4.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.52 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.78 · Feb 8.61 · Mar 13.94 · Apr 18.39 · May 23.28 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 31.83 · Aug 31.17 · Sep 26.06 · Oct 17.94 · Nov 9.44 · Dec 4.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.78 · Feb -1.06 · Mar 1.72 · Apr 5 · May 9.06 · Jun 12.44 · Jul 15.56 · Aug 15 · Sep 10.78 · Oct 5.39 · Nov 0.889 · Dec -2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1.5 · Feb 3.78 · Mar 7.83 · Apr 11.67 · May 16.17 · Jun 19.61 · Jul 23.72 · Aug 23.11 · Sep 18.44 · Oct 11.67 · Nov 5.17 · Dec 1.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 26.42 · Feb 17.02 · Mar 16.26 · Apr 15.75 · May 16 · Jun 14.22 · Jul 5.84 · Aug 3.3 · Sep 7.37 · Oct 13.72 · Nov 22.1 · Dec 27.18 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading158 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.05 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation166.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature1.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Sparks ±1.7 °C. Elsewhere: Cottbus (Germany) ±2.2 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±2.4 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±2.4 °C, Reims (France) ±2.5 °C, Traunreut (Germany) ±2.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 5,399 is not 3.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.71 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents5,399 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population307,750 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density593.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population65,258 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics65,273 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value436,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes64.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate63.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad8.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.24 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage73.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance4.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher46.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available95.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 20222,411,693 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 2022268 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over29,274 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home16.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans87.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Richland

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

West Richland as a Richland alternative in the same region

6 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 687 West Richland vs 2,190 Richland−69%
  • Residents: 19,257 West Richland vs 65,258 Richland−70%
  • Unemployment: 4.8% West Richland vs 5.6% Richland−14%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km West Richland vs 3.0 km Richland+33%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,195 West Richland vs €4,431 Richland−5%
  • Foreign residents: 3.7% West Richland vs 3.7% Richlandsame level
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,233 West Richland vs €4,233 Richlandsame level
Full comparisonMore about West Richland

Waltham as a Richland alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3787 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 14.3% Waltham vs 3.7% Richland+286%
  • Nearest airport: 11.0 km Waltham vs 3.0 km Richland+267%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 951 Waltham vs 2,190 Richland−57%
  • Unemployment: 3.7% Waltham vs 5.6% Richland−34%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,923 Waltham vs €4,233 Richland+16%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,162 Waltham vs €4,431 Richland−6%
  • Residents: 65,037 Waltham vs 65,258 Richland−0%
Full comparisonMore about Waltham

Cities near Richland

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Finley 20.4 km away
Rent
1,015 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,043 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Burnsville65,244 residentsUnion City65,282 residentsFairfield65,300 residentsLorain65,366 residentsKenner65,136 residentsSaint Cloud65,130 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Richland?

The median gross salary is 4,233 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Richland?

The unemployment rate is 5.62 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Richland?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.52 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Richland?

Police recorded 2,190 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Richland?

The published population is 65,258 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Richland?

5,399 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Richland a good place to live?

Richland may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Richland?

West Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, Finley are near Richland. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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