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Richmond, Texas

Introduction to Richmond, Texas

Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend county, is 8 miles W of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Houston metropolitan area. Richmond has a population of 11,081.

Richmond History

The city was incorporated in 1837 and was one of 19 cities to be incorporated by the Republic of Texas. It was named after the town of Richmond in England. The city witnessed the Battle of Richmond on August 16, 1889, which was the result of a violent feud over control of Fort Bend County. The city was home to many prominent figures in the history of Texas including Deaf Smith and Jane Long.

Richmond and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Bend Museum
  • Primera Iglesia Bautista de Richmond Church
  • Morton Cemetery
  • Davis Memorial Park
  • Jones Creek
  • George Memorial Library

Things To Do In Richmond

Fort Bend Museum is a popular tourist attraction. Primera Iglesia Bautista de Richmond Church is well known for its magnificent architecture and is frequented by tourists. Morton Cemetery is another location popular for its serene ambience. Davis Memorial Park provides the option of taking a walk in the midst of nature or participating in various other recreational activities. Anglers will feel right at home at Jones Creek. George Memorial Library allows visitors to unwind with a good book.

Richmond Transportation

William P. Hobby Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Richmond Higher Education

People of Richmond can enroll at Houston Baptist University, Rice University, or University of St. Thomas for higher education.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Richmond, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use48
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime22

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