Living in Richland, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richland · Census data 2020–2024
Richland has 1,595 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $25,100 (68% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $47,600, the median rent is $611/month.
Richland at a glance
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 44.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $25,100State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $47,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $611/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Richland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 35.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Richland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richland the median home value is $47,600, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $611 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $987 a month in housing costs.
Richland median household income
The median household income in Richland is $25,100 and the income per person is $19,978. 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Richland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 718
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.40
Richland demographics
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 622
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richland ›
Education in Richland
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Richland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richland
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.2%
- Drive alone
- 93.6%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.6%
Richland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 1,595 | $25,100 | $47,600 | $611 |
| Webster County unified government | 2,381 | $46,792 | $82,600 | $658 |
| Lumpkin | 1,000 | $47,500 | $92,700 | — |
| Plains | 750 | $38,294 | $254,900 | $750 |
| Buena Vista | 1,717 | $28,878 | $80,900 | $592 |
| Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government | 8,887 | $61,042 | $102,700 | $1,348 |
| Ellaville | 1,668 | $46,964 | $160,500 | $747 |
| Shellman | 974 | $28,859 | $96,100 | $818 |
| Cuthbert | 2,991 | $22,447 | $126,100 | $516 |
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What is the median household income in Richland, GA?
The median household income in Richland is $25,100, 68% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Richland?
The median home value in Richland is $47,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Richland?
The median gross rent in Richland is $611 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Richland, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 35.9%.
What is the median age in Richland?
The median age in Richland is 44.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Richland?
The average commute to work in Richland is 28 minutes; 0.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richland?
The unemployment rate in Richland is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richland?
12.3% of adults in Richland 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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