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Richmond Heights, Ohio

Richmond Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 2 miles S of Euclid, Ohio (center to center) and 10 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria area. There are 10,944 residents in Richmond Heights.

The People and Families of Richmond Heights

In Richmond Heights, about 51% of adults are married. In Richmond Heights, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Approximately 31% of Richmond Heights is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond Heights had a median family income of $60,136. Most of the residents of Richmond Heights tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Richmond Heights is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Richmond Heights folks tended to give their money ($7,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Richmond Heights.

Richmond Heights Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Richmond Heights that were owner-occupied was 63%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Richmond Heights, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Richmond Heights, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRichmond Heights Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRichmond Heights Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRichmond Heights Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Richmond Heights Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Richmond Heights Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Richmond Heights College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Richmond Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Richmond Heights Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Richmond Heights, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population87
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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