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Richmond, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is 118 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 170 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Burlington metropolitan area. Richmond has a population of 4,090.
In Richmond, about 65% 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.
In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $66,875. Richmond is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Richmond benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $3,700. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Richmond, 80% 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. Richmond has higher property taxes than most places in Vermont, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Richmond, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Richmond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Richmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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