Below Average CostVery SafeNorth Union Local School District
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Richwood is a small town of 2,222 in Ohio, with a median household income of $63,185
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Richwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Richwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Richwood 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: 94.5
Richwood's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Richwood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Richwood, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$153,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$821
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,185
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Richwood's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.8 /100k
Property Crime
1668.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Richwood is served primarily by North Union Local School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Richwood, OH
National Avg
School District
North Union Local School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Richwood sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Richwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Richwood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $153,500 and median rent is $821/month.
Richwood's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1668.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Richwood are operated by North Union Local School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Richwood, OH has a population of 2,222, a median household income of $63,185, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Richwood averages 34.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Richwood, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43344.
The population of Richwood, Ohio is 2,222 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Richwood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $153,500, median household income $63,185, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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