Living in Richland, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richland · Census data 2020–2024
Richland has 7,346 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $66,558 (18% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $125,800, the median rent is $1,185/month.
Richland at a glance
- Population
- 7,346
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,558State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $125,800State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,185/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Richland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Richland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richland the median home value is $125,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,185 per month, which is 41.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,182 a month in housing costs.
Richland median household income
The median household income in Richland is $66,558 and the income per person is $33,674. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Richland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,061
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.56
Richland demographics
- Population
- 7,346
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 2,867
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richland ›
Education in Richland
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Richland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richland
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Richland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
| Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | $182,500 | $1,175 |
| Florence | 4,696 | $86,308 | $230,800 | $923 |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Byram | 12,799 | $70,445 | $206,600 | $1,343 |
| Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | $342,200 | $1,430 |
| Brandon | 25,542 | $92,783 | $278,900 | $1,382 |
| Robinhood | 1,298 | $69,875 | $93,100 | $925 |
| Terry | 1,620 | $47,734 | $162,100 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in Richland, MS?
The median household income in Richland is $66,558, 18% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $125,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Richland?
The median gross rent in Richland is $1,185 per month, about 41.1% of household income.
Is Richland, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Richland?
The median age in Richland is 36.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Richland?
The average commute to work in Richland is 20 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richland?
The unemployment rate in Richland is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richland?
20.5% 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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