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Richmond is a small town of 555 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,667
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Richmond 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 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: 88.8
Richmond's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Richmond costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Richmond, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$946
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Richmond's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.9 /100k
Property Crime
972.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Richmond is served primarily by Edison Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Richmond, OH
National Avg
School District
Edison Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Richmond sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Richmond's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Richmond roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,800 and median rent is $946/month.
Richmond's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Richmond are operated by Edison Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Richmond, OH has a population of 555, a median household income of $56,667, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Richmond averages 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Richmond, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43944.
The population of Richmond, Ohio is 555 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Richmond: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $114,800, median household income $56,667, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.
