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Richmond County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B
  3. Nightlife
    grade C
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade C minus
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Richmond County is located in North Carolina with a population of 43,301. In Richmond County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Richmond County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Richmond County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$92,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$686
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    444.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    44.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    222.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,521.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    6,574.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    277.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17%
    national  11%

Working in Richmond County

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$38,926
National
$69,021

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