What are the schools like in Richland, PA?

Richland is served primarily by Eastern Lebanon County SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Richland?

The median household income in Richland, PA is $90,556 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 Richland, PA?

Richland has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Richland, PA affordable or expensive?

Richland's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richland is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $185,800 and the median rent is $968 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richland, PA?

Richland has a violent crime rate of 30.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 214.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richland, PA a Good Place to Live?

Richland is a small town of 1,721 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $90,556 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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

All Richland 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: 95.3

Richland's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richland costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richland, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$185,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$968	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richland's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.3 /100k

Property Crime

214.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Richland is served primarily by Eastern Lebanon County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richland, PA	National Avg
School District	Eastern Lebanon County SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richland sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation and 30.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richland, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	48.7"
Annual Snowfall	30.2"

Demographics

Metric	Richland, PA	National Avg
Population	1,721	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stouchsburg, PA 2 mi Newmanstown, PA 2 mi Myerstown, PA 3 mi Womelsdorf, PA 4 mi Schaefferstown, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Richland

Richland, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17087

Richland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland, PA affordable or expensive?

Richland's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richland roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $185,800 and median rent is $968/month.

What is the crime rate in Richland, PA?

Richland's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richland?

Public schools in Richland are operated by Eastern Lebanon County SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richland, PA a good place to live?

Richland, PA has a population of 1,721, a median household income of $90,556, 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 Richland?

Richland averages 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches with about 30.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richland?

Richland, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17087.

What is the population of Richland?

The population of Richland, Pennsylvania is 1,721 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richland?

Key numbers for living in Richland: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $185,800, median household income $90,556, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.