What are the schools like in Richville, NY?

School district data for Richville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Richville?

The median household income in Richville, NY is $55,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Richville, NY?

Richville has an average high temperature of 26.5°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 92.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Richville, NY affordable or expensive?

Richville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,700 and the median rent is $1,125 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richville, NY?

Richville has a violent crime rate of 46.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 414.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Richville is a small town of 272 in New York, with a median household income of $55,417 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Richville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Richville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richville 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: 95.8

Richville's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,125	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richville's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.4 /100k

Property Crime

414.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Richville, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richville sees average highs of 26.5°F in January and 79.2°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation and 92.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richville, NY
Average High — January	26.5°F
Average High — July	79.2°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	92.4"

Demographics

Metric	Richville, NY	National Avg
Population	272	—
Median Age	29.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gouverneur, NY 7 mi Hailesboro, NY 7 mi DeKalb Junction, NY 8 mi Hermon, NY 9 mi Edwards, NY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Richville

Richville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13681

Richville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richville, NY affordable or expensive?

Richville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,700 and median rent is $1,125/month.

What is the crime rate in Richville, NY?

Richville's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 414.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Richville, NY a good place to live?

Richville, NY has a population of 272, a median household income of $55,417, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Richville?

Richville averages 26.5°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches with about 92.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richville?

Richville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13681.

What is the population of Richville?

The population of Richville, New York is 272 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richville?

Key numbers for living in Richville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $95,700, median household income $55,417, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.