Living in Richmond Hill, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richmond Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Richmond Hill has 18,181 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $92,824 (20% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $313,400, the median rent is $1,781/month.
Richmond Hill at a glance
- Population
- 18,181
- Median age
- 31.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $92,824State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $313,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,781/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Richmond Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Richmond Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richmond Hill the median home value is $313,400, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,948 a month in housing costs.
Richmond Hill median household income
The median household income in Richmond Hill is $92,824 and the income per person is $37,021. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Richmond Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,821
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.89
Richmond Hill demographics
- Population
- 18,181
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 33.6%
- 65 and older
- 6.5%
- Households
- 6,251
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richmond Hill ›
Education in Richmond Hill
36.8% of adults 25 and older in Richmond Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richmond Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Richmond Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill | 18,181 | $92,824 | $313,400 | $1,781 |
| Buckhead | 4,702 | $144,864 | $466,100 | $2,482 |
| Georgetown | 11,158 | $74,256 | $274,900 | $1,529 |
| Henderson | 1,952 | $104,385 | $341,600 | $1,640 |
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | $237,100 | $1,018 |
| Savannah | 147,898 | $57,137 | $248,900 | $1,382 |
| Vernonburg | 133 | $184,750 | $1,000,000 | $1,200 |
| Montgomery | 4,976 | $90,843 | $387,700 | $1,382 |
| Pooler | 28,466 | $91,766 | $322,400 | $1,671 |
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What is the median household income in Richmond Hill, GA?
The median household income in Richmond Hill is $92,824, 20% higher 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 Richmond Hill?
The median home value in Richmond Hill is $313,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Richmond Hill?
The median gross rent in Richmond Hill is $1,781 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Richmond Hill, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Richmond Hill?
The median age in Richmond Hill is 31.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Richmond Hill?
The average commute to work in Richmond Hill is 30 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richmond Hill?
The unemployment rate in Richmond Hill is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richmond Hill?
36.8% of adults in Richmond Hill 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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