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Richland
  • Suburb of Jackson, MS
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Jackson

Richland

#9 in Best Places to Live in Jackson Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Richland is a suburb of Jackson with a population of 7,126. Richland is in Rankin County and is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. Living in Richland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Richland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Richland are highly rated.
    About Richland...
    Population
    7,126
    Suburb of
    Jackson
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $109,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,039
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Richland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      164.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      13.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      68.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      670.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      985.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      164.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
    More About Richland Residents

    Working in Richland

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,619
    National
    $69,021
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