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Richmond Hill, Georgia

Introduction to Richmond Hill, Georgia

Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan county, is 16 miles SW Savannah, Georgia and 113 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. Richmond Hill is in the Savannah metropolitan area. Richmond Hill’s population is 6,959.

Richmond Hill History

Richmond Hill was once known as Ways Station. It was given its present name after Henry Ford’s winter residence in Richmond Hill was built. Ford is credited with the construction of numerous public buildings, along with the Richmond Hill school house and chapel. The city was incorporated in 1962.

Richmond Hill and nearby Attractions

  • Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum
  • Andrew Low House
  • Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
  • Fort Morris State Historic Site
  • Edisto Island Serpentarium

Things To Do In Richmond Hill

Local parks include the JF Gregory Park, the Ozzy Skate Park and the Fort McAllister State Park, among others. Nearby museums include the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and the Davenport House Museum, which have a large number of historical artifacts on display. The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Cypress Gardens and the Edisto Island Serpentarium are all accessible from Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill Transportation

Savannah/Hilton Head International is the nearest major airport.

Richmond Hill Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Armstrong Atlantic State University, Georgia Southern University and the Savannah College of Art and Design.

High Points

Richmond Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Richmond Hill Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Richmond Hill College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Richmond Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Richmond Hill Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Richmond Hill, GA

Comparing Richmond Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times34
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime47

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