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Living in
Richmond.
About
Life in Richmond
Richmond is a community of 12,117 people in Texas. Median rent runs about $1,319 per month, and median home values are around $229,800. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Richmond at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Foreign-Born
18.0%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+15.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Richmond: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Richmond, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.2%), and 35.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
27.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Richmond
In Richmond, rent runs 6% below the TX average, and home values are 18% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,425
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $373,695 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Richmond
Unemployment in Fort Bend County, which includes Richmond, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Richmond: Fort Bend County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fort Bend County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Richmond is about 1% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Richmond Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.2 min avg
How Richmond residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Richmond, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 5% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Richmond runs 5% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
312.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,082.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Richmond Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fort Bend County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fort Bend County, which includes Richmond, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,200 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,100 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fort Bend County, county-wide
Richmond is about 1% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 29 miles from Richmond) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Harris County, TX (29 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Richmond has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| Feb | 68°F | 48°F | 3.03" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.64" |
| Apr | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 4.30" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 5.67" |
| Jul | 94°F | 76°F | 3.76" |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 4.95" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 5.30" |
| Oct | 83°F | 62°F | 5.21" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Richmond
Richmond has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
28.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Oakbend Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Westpark Springs Llc
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Sugar Land
St Michaels Medical Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Sugar Land
Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Sugar Land
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Richmond
Richmond's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Richmond (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 609 students · in-state tuition $15,436 · 31% graduate · median earnings $38,538 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Richmond
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Richmond
Fort Bend County Libraries
1003 Golfview Dr, Richmond
Fort Bend County Law Library
1422 Eugene Heimann Cir Rm 20714, Richmond
George Memorial Library
1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond
Cities Near Richmond
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Richmond?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Richmond FAQ
Is Richmond, Texas affordable?⌄
Richmond's median rent is $1,319/month, which is close to the national average. Median home value is $231,500.
Is Richmond, Texas safe?⌄
Richmond's violent crime rate was 312 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1082 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Richmond, Texas?⌄
Fort Bend County, which includes Richmond, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Richmond, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Richmond is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from