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Richmond County
  • County in Georgia
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Richmond County

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      D+
    2. Housing
      C minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      C
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Richmond County is located in Georgia with a population of 205,772. In Richmond County, most residents own their homes. In Richmond County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Richmond County and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    205,772
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $123,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $941
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      21.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      21.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      481.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,072.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Richmond County

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,237
    National
    $69,021
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