Richmond is a small town of 2,926 in Utah, with a median household income of $84,511
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Richmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-), 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: 92.9
Richmond's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Richmond costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Richmond, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$331,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$792
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,511
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Richmond's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.4 /100k
Property Crime
711.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Richmond is served primarily by Cache District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Richmond, UT
National Avg
School District
Cache District
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Richmond sees average highs of 30.7°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 20.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 62.3 inches of snow per year.
Richmond's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Richmond roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $331,500 and median rent is $792/month.
Richmond's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 711.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Richmond are operated by Cache District.
The district has 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Richmond, UT has a population of 2,926, a median household income of $84,511, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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 30.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.1 inches
with about 62.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Richmond, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84333.
The population of Richmond, Utah is 2,926 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Richmond: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $331,500, median household income $84,511, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
