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Living in Richmond

There were 173 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Richmond is in the United States; its population was 35,581 in July 2026. For Richmond, 52.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 4.1% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0724 sources

Population35,376people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,394EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent722.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.85%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,802incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 14% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean6.65µg/m³country median 7.0 — 5% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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

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 Richmond.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$822 per month, while the median home value was US$114,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 57.2%, and the vacancy rate was 14.2% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Richmond recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$822/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)767.8 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)1Official
Median monthly rent722.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes411 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Richmond 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–63%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–64%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 45–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,466 of 35,376 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$45,399 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Richmond is 6.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income45,399 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband67.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,394 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate6.85 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Richmond?

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

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,809of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • 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.€3,659
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− €768
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,809
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Richmond Salary needed to live in Richmond

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Richmond. 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

Job Search
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Open the United States service overview

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents24.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents173 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,937 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Richmond 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 citiesRichmond highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Richmond highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Richmond3,516
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,802 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City11Official
Recorded violent crimes226 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.61 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportRID3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Richmond. 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
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Richmond.

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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 Richmond is 6.7 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 mean6.65 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.33 · Feb 4.61 · Mar 10.44 · Apr 17.67 · May 23.17 · Jun 27.78 · Jul 29.33 · Aug 28.67 · Sep 25.33 · Oct 18.61 · Nov 10.94 · Dec 4.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127370 (RICHMOND WTR WKS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.89 · Feb -5.44 · Mar -0.667 · Apr 4.83 · May 10.83 · Jun 15.67 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 16.56 · Sep 12.33 · Oct 6.06 · Nov 0.389 · Dec -4.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127370 (RICHMOND WTR WKS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.28 · Feb -0.444 · Mar 4.89 · Apr 11.22 · May 17 · Jun 21.72 · Jul 23.44 · Aug 22.61 · Sep 18.83 · Oct 12.33 · Nov 5.67 · Dec 0.333 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 79.5 · Feb 65.02 · Mar 90.93 · Apr 115.1 · May 121.9 · Jun 117.9 · Jul 108.7 · Aug 76.45 · Sep 77.22 · Oct 81.03 · Nov 80.26 · Dec 81.03 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332485 (EATON)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading128.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.11 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation897.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.57 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature1.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Dayton ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.4 °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 1,466 is not 2.9% 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 share2.89 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,466 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density563 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population35,376 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value114,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes57.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate55.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance12.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available87.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022142,858 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20229 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over14,158 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Richmond

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.

Hamilton as a Richmond alternative in the same region

56 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 5.4% Hamilton vs 2.9% Richmond+87%
  • Residents: 64,644 Hamilton vs 35,376 Richmond+83%
  • Annual PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³ Hamilton vs 6.7 µg/m³ Richmond+36%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,370 (2024) Hamilton vs 1,802 (2025) Richmondno percentage
  • Unemployment: 5.9% Hamilton vs 6.9% Richmond−13%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Hamilton vs 9.0 km Richmond−44%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,602 Hamilton vs €2,394 Richmond+9%
Full comparisonMore about Hamilton

Greer as a Richmond alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 593 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €2,394 Richmond+52%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 2.9% Richmond+137%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 6.9% Richmond−65%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³ Greer vs 6.7 µg/m³ Richmond+32%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,072 (2024) Greer vs 1,802 (2025) Richmondno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 9.0 km Richmond−44%
  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 35,376 Richmond+41%
Full comparisonMore about Greer

Cities near Richmond

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

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Richmond, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Holland35,372 residentsStatesboro35,366 residentsOak Ridge35,395 residentsCollege Park35,418 residentsDalton35,322 residentsEnglewood35,305 residents

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Richmond in rankings

#30 of 30 in US cities with the lowest median gross rent

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Richmond?

The unemployment rate is 6.85 %. 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 Richmond?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.65 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Richmond?

Police recorded 1,802 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Richmond?

The published population is 35,376 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Richmond?

1,466 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 Richmond a good place to live?

Richmond 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 Richmond?

Eaton is near Richmond. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Richmond (Indiana), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 1598518ce992685cb274d6e6b324ca0b]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/richmond-in/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. 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
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00127370 (RICHMOND WTR WKS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332485 (EATON) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q1000148 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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