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Richmond, MI


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Richmond, Michigan

Richmond, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 21 miles NE of Sterling Heights, Michigan (center to center) and 36 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The people of the city are in the Detroit metropolitan area. Richmond has a population of 4,897.

The People and Families of Richmond

In Richmond, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $57,917. Richmond is full of successful families and individuals.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $1,300. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Richmond Housing

In Richmond, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Richmond rent a large number of single bedroom units. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Michigan, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Richmond, 95% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Richmond; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Richmond Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Richmond Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Richmond Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Richmond, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use21
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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