Living in Richland, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richland · Census data 2020–2024
Richland has 2,136 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $34,268 (52% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $76,100, the median rent is $683/month.
Richland at a glance
- Population
- 2,136
- Median age
- 32.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $34,268State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $76,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Richland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $76,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $854 a month in housing costs.
Richland median household income
The median household income in Richland is $34,268 and the income per person is $18,889. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Richland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 978
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.33
Richland demographics
- Population
- 2,136
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 896
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richland ›
Education in Richland
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Richland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
Richland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 2,136 | $34,268 | $76,100 | $683 |
| Stoutland | 243 | $42,083 | $78,800 | $950 |
| Crocker | 1,024 | $58,207 | $101,600 | $546 |
| Waynesville | 5,442 | $56,836 | $200,000 | $1,152 |
| St. Robert | 5,356 | $62,641 | $225,300 | $1,087 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | 15,432 | $67,772 | — | $1,250 |
| Iberia | 661 | $47,438 | $122,900 | $638 |
| Dixon | 1,334 | $49,904 | $134,200 | $644 |
| Lebanon | 15,270 | $48,359 | $158,800 | $809 |
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What is the median household income in Richland, MO?
The median household income in Richland is $34,268, 52% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $76,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Richland?
The median gross rent in Richland is $683 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Richland, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Richland?
The median age in Richland is 32.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Richland?
The average commute to work in Richland is 28 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richland?
The unemployment rate in Richland is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richland?
14.1% 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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