Living in Richville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richville · Census data 2020–2024
Richville has 311 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $55,000 (36% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $92,500, the median rent is $958/month.
Richville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Richville at a glance
- Population
- 311
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $92,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $958/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Richville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Richville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richville the median home value is $92,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Richville median household income
The median household income in Richville is $55,000 and the income per person is $27,881. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Richville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.43
Richville demographics
- Population
- 311
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richville ›
Education in Richville
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Richville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Richville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| Gouverneur | 3,615 | $35,752 | $107,200 | $872 |
| Hailesboro | 583 | $64,375 | $153,000 | $875 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| Edwards | 490 | $61,786 | $82,600 | $840 |
| Rensselaer Falls | 483 | $82,109 | $87,100 | $1,038 |
| Heuvelton | 546 | $63,542 | $99,800 | $775 |
| Hammond | 320 | $56,917 | $81,900 | $796 |
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What is the median household income in Richville, NY?
The median household income in Richville is $55,000, 36% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Richville?
The median home value in Richville is $92,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Richville?
The median gross rent in Richville is $958 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Richville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Richville?
The median age in Richville is 37.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Richville?
The average commute to work in Richville is 26 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richville?
The unemployment rate in Richville is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richville?
12.6% of adults in Richville 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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