Living in Richlands, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richlands · Census data 2020–2024
Richlands has 5,171 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $37,154 (60% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $111,000, the median rent is $804/month.
Richlands at a glance
- Population
- 5,171
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $37,154State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $111,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $804/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Richlands a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Richlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richlands the median home value is $111,000, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,189 a month in housing costs.
Richlands median household income
The median household income in Richlands is $37,154 and the income per person is $26,915. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Richlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,803
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.25
Richlands demographics
- Population
- 5,171
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 2,297
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richlands ›
Education in Richlands
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Richlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richlands
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Richlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands | 5,171 | $37,154 | $111,000 | $804 |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,167 | $37,170 | $111,800 | $860 |
| Raven | 1,345 | $52,619 | $88,800 | $695 |
| Claypool Hill | 1,610 | $45,446 | $166,400 | $790 |
| Honaker | 1,188 | $44,183 | $91,600 | $548 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Tazewell | 4,390 | $34,618 | $111,700 | $708 |
| War | 628 | $29,500 | $32,600 | $703 |
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What is the median household income in Richlands, VA?
The median household income in Richlands is $37,154, 60% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Richlands?
The median home value in Richlands is $111,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Richlands?
The median gross rent in Richlands is $804 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Richlands, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
What is the median age in Richlands?
The median age in Richlands is 44.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Richlands?
The average commute to work in Richlands is 28 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richlands?
The unemployment rate in Richlands is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richlands?
13.5% of adults in Richlands 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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