Living in Richmond West, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richmond West · Census data 2020–2024
Richmond West has 35,593 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $101,970 (37% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $489,100, the median rent is $2,644/month.
Richmond West at a glance
- Population
- 35,593
- Median age
- 41.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $101,970State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $489,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,644/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Richmond West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Richmond West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richmond West the median home value is $489,100, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,644 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,311 a month in housing costs.
Richmond West median household income
The median household income in Richmond West is $101,970 and the income per person is $36,607. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Richmond West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,748
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.34
Richmond West demographics
- Population
- 35,593
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 10,617
- Foreign-born
- 52.5%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richmond West ›
Education in Richmond West
33% of adults 25 and older in Richmond West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richmond West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Richmond West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond West | 35,593 | $101,970 | $489,100 | $2,644 |
| Country Walk | 19,291 | $124,540 | $547,000 | $2,732 |
| Three Lakes | 16,888 | $102,306 | $481,300 | $2,361 |
| South Miami Heights | 38,766 | $65,417 | $407,100 | $1,605 |
| Richmond Heights | 9,992 | $67,606 | $378,100 | $1,801 |
| West Perrine | 11,162 | $66,997 | $411,500 | $1,488 |
| Goulds | 14,425 | $61,735 | $481,200 | $1,423 |
| The Hammocks | 58,838 | $85,628 | $468,100 | $2,187 |
| Palmetto Estates | 16,129 | $82,064 | $445,900 | $1,948 |
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What is the median household income in Richmond West, FL?
The median household income in Richmond West is $101,970, 37% higher 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 West?
The median home value in Richmond West is $489,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Richmond West?
The median gross rent in Richmond West is $2,644 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Richmond West, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Richmond West?
The median age in Richmond West is 41.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Richmond West?
The average commute to work in Richmond West is 41 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richmond West?
The unemployment rate in Richmond West is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richmond West?
33% of adults in Richmond West 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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