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Living in Richmond

In July 2026, 44.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 137 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 22 schools in 2026. Median household income was US$50,870 a year in July 2026. Richmond is in the United States; its population was 37,111 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population40,663people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,261EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent806EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.69%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,188offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 38% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.65µg/m³country median 7.0 — 5% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 67% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 61% of American cities that publish it.

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.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$917 per month, while the median home value was US$214,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 38.3%, and the vacancy rate was 9.18% in July 2026.

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

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1067
Utilities, 85 m² flat€226
Mobile plan, 10 GB€57
Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Fitness club€30

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly30.47 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited50.1 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,067 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB57.25 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home226.4 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$917/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,205 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)858.5 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 rent806 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes655 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

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 worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–59%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,338 of 40,663 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

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Richmond is 6.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income50,870 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,261 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)3,346 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate6.69 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental 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.

regional median gross pay: €3,346 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,448of €2,641 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.€2,641
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− €859
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€226 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740) · 2026-07-31− €226
Internet€50 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740) · 2026-07-31− €50
Mobile plan€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740) · 2026-07-31− €57
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,448
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

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 higher90.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools22 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents33.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents137 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,544 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

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 residents2,188 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents205.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes96 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.04 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport13 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportLEX3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

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

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.72 · Feb 8.67 · Mar 13.61 · Apr 19.72 · May 24.39 · Jun 28.5 · Jul 30.78 · Aug 29.89 · Sep 26.72 · Oct 20.44 · Nov 13.28 · Dec 8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4 · Feb -2.78 · Mar 1.06 · Apr 6.17 · May 12.28 · Jun 16.44 · Jul 18.83 · Aug 18.17 · Sep 13.89 · Oct 6.83 · Nov 2 · Dec -2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 0.889 · Feb 2.94 · Mar 7.33 · Apr 12.94 · May 18.33 · Jun 22.44 · Jul 24.78 · Aug 24 · Sep 20.28 · Oct 13.67 · Nov 7.67 · Dec 3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 92.96 · Feb 96.77 · Mar 110.5 · Apr 118.6 · May 126 · Jun 116.6 · Jul 126.7 · Aug 84.33 · Sep 67.56 · Oct 91.95 · Nov 91.19 · Dec 99.06 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading78.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.64 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation996.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.17 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Lexington ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Cottbus (Germany) ±3.6 °C, Reims (France) ±3.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.6 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.6 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.6 °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 1,338 is not 2.3% 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 share2.32 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,338 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density714.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population40,663 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics40,736 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value214,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes38.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.91 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher34.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022100,976 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202229 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over19,190 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.78 %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.

Berea as a Richmond alternative in the same region

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

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 936 Berea vs 2,188 Richmond−57%
  • Unemployment: 4.2% Berea vs 6.7% Richmond−37%
  • Foreign residents: 1.2% Berea vs 2.3% Richmond−49%
  • Residents: 16,662 Berea vs 40,663 Richmond−59%
  • Nearest airport: 57.0 km Berea vs 42.0 km Richmond+36%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,228 Berea vs €2,261 Richmondsame level
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,346 Berea vs €3,346 Richmondsame level

Plainfield as a Richmond alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 545 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,261 Richmond+114%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.3% Richmond+163%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,188 Richmond−66%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.7% Richmond−44%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 42.0 km Richmond−79%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,346 Richmondno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.7 µg/m³ Richmond+17%

Vilnius as a Richmond alternative in another country

Better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Vilnius vs 42.0 km Richmond−86%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,929 (2025) Vilnius vs 2,188 (2024) Richmondno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 8.0% (2024) Vilnius vs 2.3% (2020) Richmondno percentage
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €199 Vilnius vs €226 Richmond−12%

Cities near Richmond

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

Alternative cities in United States

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How does Richmond compare?

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Richmond?

The median gross salary is 3,346 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Richmond?

The unemployment rate is 6.69 %. 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 2,188 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 Richmond?

The published population is 40,663 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Richmond?

1,338 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?

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

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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. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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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
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Richmond (Wayback Machine capture 20260213041740) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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