Living in Richmond Heights, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richmond Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Richmond Heights has 9,992 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $67,606 (9% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $378,100, the median rent is $1,801/month.
Richmond Heights at a glance
- Population
- 9,992
- Median age
- 37.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $67,606State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $378,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,801/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Richmond Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Richmond Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richmond Heights the median home value is $378,100, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,801 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,085 a month in housing costs.
Richmond Heights median household income
The median household income in Richmond Heights is $67,606 and the income per person is $28,581. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Richmond Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,196
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.26
Richmond Heights demographics
- Population
- 9,992
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 3,020
- Foreign-born
- 41.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richmond Heights ›
Education in Richmond Heights
24% of adults 25 and older in Richmond Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richmond Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Richmond Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights | 9,992 | $67,606 | $378,100 | $1,801 |
| Palmetto Estates | 16,129 | $82,064 | $445,900 | $1,948 |
| Three Lakes | 16,888 | $102,306 | $481,300 | $2,361 |
| West Perrine | 11,162 | $66,997 | $411,500 | $1,488 |
| Kendall | 79,562 | $87,325 | $567,900 | $1,905 |
| The Crossings | 22,963 | $91,012 | $463,300 | $2,103 |
| South Miami Heights | 38,766 | $65,417 | $407,100 | $1,605 |
| Palmetto Bay | 24,639 | $142,447 | $879,700 | $2,101 |
| Country Walk | 19,291 | $124,540 | $547,000 | $2,732 |
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What is the median household income in Richmond Heights, FL?
The median household income in Richmond Heights is $67,606, 9% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Richmond Heights?
The median home value in Richmond Heights is $378,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Richmond Heights?
The median gross rent in Richmond Heights is $1,801 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Richmond Heights, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Richmond Heights?
The median age in Richmond Heights is 37.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Richmond Heights?
The average commute to work in Richmond Heights is 31 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richmond Heights?
The unemployment rate in Richmond Heights is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richmond Heights?
24% of adults in Richmond Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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