Living in Richards, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richards · Census data 2020–2024
Richards has 67 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $75,500 (4% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $158,300.
Richards is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Richards at a glance
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 56.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $75,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $158,300State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.6%
Is Richards a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Richards
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richards the median home value is $158,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Richards median household income
The median household income in Richards is $75,500 and the income per person is $51,500. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Richards: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.39
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Richards has many vacation and second homes.
Richards demographics
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 34.3%
- 65 and older
- 37.3%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richards ›
Education in Richards
63.6% of adults 25 and older in Richards have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richards
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Richards vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards | 67 | $75,500 | $158,300 | — |
| Anderson | 202 | $85,000 | $216,200 | — |
| Montgomery | 2,489 | $72,917 | $363,200 | $1,417 |
| Plantersville | 579 | $103,627 | $223,900 | $960 |
| Navasota | 8,542 | $51,276 | $208,100 | $860 |
| Bedias | 478 | $36,250 | $235,900 | $1,102 |
| Huntsville | 47,864 | $47,529 | $236,600 | $1,035 |
| Iola | 372 | $50,000 | $133,300 | $735 |
| New Waverly | 955 | $48,137 | $162,500 | $1,245 |
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What is the median household income in Richards, TX?
The median household income in Richards is $75,500, 4% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Richards?
The median home value in Richards is $158,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Richards, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Richards?
The median age in Richards is 56.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Richards?
The unemployment rate in Richards is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richards?
63.6% of adults in Richards 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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