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Richmond, Rhode Island

Richmond, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 19 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. Richmond has a population of 7,222.

The People and Families of Richmond

In Richmond, about 68% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Richmond. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Richmond.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $64,688. Richmond has a large middle class. The town isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Richmond isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Richmond Housing

In Richmond, 91% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Richmond, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRichmond Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRichmond Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Richmond People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Richmond Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Richmond, RI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Men62
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes38
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98
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