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Richmond Heights, MO


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Richmond Heights, Missouri

Richmond Heights, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 2 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is in the Saint Louis area. There are 9,602 residents in Richmond Heights.

The People and Families of Richmond Heights

In Richmond Heights, about 42% of adults are married. In Richmond Heights, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Richmond Heights.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond Heights had a median family income of $69,681. Most of the residents of Richmond Heights tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Richmond Heights. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Richmond Heights folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to Michael Badnarik in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Richmond Heights Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Richmond Heights that were owner-occupied was 57%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Richmond Heights. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Richmond Heights, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRichmond Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRichmond Heights Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Richmond Heights College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Richmond Heights Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Richmond Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Richmond Heights Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Richmond Heights Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Richmond Heights Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Richmond Heights People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Richmond Heights, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime11
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