What are the schools like in Richmond, ME?

Richmond is served primarily by Richmond Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

What is the median household income in Richmond?

The median household income in Richmond, ME is $68,030 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Richmond, ME?

Richmond has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Richmond, ME affordable or expensive?

Richmond's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richmond is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,000 and the median rent is $849 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richmond, ME?

Richmond has a violent crime rate of 50.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 563.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richmond, ME a Good Place to Live?

Richmond is a small town of 1,835 in Maine, with a median household income of $68,030 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Richmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Richmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richmond 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: 95.1

Richmond's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richmond costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richmond, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$849	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,030	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richmond's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.2 /100k

Property Crime

563.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Richmond is served primarily by Richmond Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richmond, ME	National Avg
School District	Richmond Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richmond sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 80.6°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 68.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richmond, ME
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	80.6°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	68.9"

Demographics

Metric	Richmond, ME	National Avg
Population	1,835	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gardiner, ME 7 mi Bowdoinham, ME 7 mi Wiscasset, ME 9 mi Randolph, ME 10 mi Farmingdale, ME 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Richmond

Richmond, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04357

Richmond vs Other Cities

Richmond, ME vs Gardiner, ME Richmond, ME vs Bowdoinham, ME Richmond, ME vs Wiscasset, ME Richmond, ME vs Randolph, ME Richmond, ME vs Farmingdale, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond, ME affordable or expensive?

Richmond's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richmond roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,000 and median rent is $849/month.

What is the crime rate in Richmond, ME?

Richmond's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 563.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richmond?

Public schools in Richmond are operated by Richmond Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richmond, ME a good place to live?

Richmond, ME has a population of 1,835, a median household income of $68,030, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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?

Richmond averages 30.2°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 68.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richmond?

Richmond, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04357.

What is the population of Richmond?

The population of Richmond, Maine is 1,835 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richmond?

Key numbers for living in Richmond: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $200,000, median household income $68,030, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.