What are the schools like in Richmond Hill, GA?

Richmond Hill is served primarily by Bryan County. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Richmond Hill?

The median household income in Richmond Hill, GA is $83,519 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Richmond Hill, GA?

Richmond Hill has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches.

Richmond Hill, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Richmond Hill, GA affordable or expensive?

Richmond Hill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richmond Hill is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $244,800 and the median rent is $1,570 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richmond Hill, GA?

Richmond Hill has a violent crime rate of 115.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1118.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richmond Hill, GA a Good Place to Live?

Richmond Hill is a small city of 16,703 in Georgia, with a median household income of $83,519 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Richmond Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Richmond Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richmond Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.6

Richmond Hill's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richmond Hill costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richmond Hill, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$244,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,570	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,519	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richmond Hill's violent crime rate is 115.5 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

115.5 /100k

Property Crime

1118.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Richmond Hill is served primarily by Bryan County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richmond Hill, GA	National Avg
School District	Bryan County	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richmond Hill sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Richmond Hill, GA
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Richmond Hill, GA	National Avg
Population	16,703	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	33.8%	22.2%
65 and over	6.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buckhead, GA 4 mi Georgetown, GA 7 mi Henderson, GA 8 mi Midway, GA 9 mi Savannah, GA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31324

Richmond Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond Hill, GA affordable or expensive?

Richmond Hill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richmond Hill roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $244,800 and median rent is $1,570/month.

What is the crime rate in Richmond Hill, GA?

Richmond Hill's violent crime rate is 115.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1118.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richmond Hill?

Public schools in Richmond Hill are operated by Bryan County. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richmond Hill, GA a good place to live?

Richmond Hill, GA has a population of 16,703, a median household income of $83,519, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Richmond Hill?

Richmond Hill averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richmond Hill?

Richmond Hill, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31324.

What is the population of Richmond Hill?

The population of Richmond Hill, Georgia is 16,703 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richmond Hill?

Key numbers for living in Richmond Hill: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $244,800, median household income $83,519, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richmond Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.