Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Richmond
Richmond, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$740
Population
5,886
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Bask in small-town serenity on the outskirts of Detroit
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Quiet
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Growing
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Scenic
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Lush
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Historic
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Located about 40 miles north of Detroit, Richmond is a peaceful small town with plenty of suburban amenities. Richmond residents enjoy access to numerous charming shopping centers as well as a walkable downtown filled with local shops and eateries in historic buildings.
Outdoor activities abound in Richmond, with many municipal parks in town along with a comprehensive sidewalk system located throughout the city. The 23.5-mile Macomb Orchard Trail starts in Richmond and connects to a network of trails as well. Getting around from Richmond is simple with convenience to I-94 and Saint Clair County Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,979
Average: $81,053
Education
1,019
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,842
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Richmond has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Richmond, MI is $740 for one bedroom, $1,031 for two bedrooms, and $1,155 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$740/month
648 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Richmond, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
468 Students
Public
Grades K-8
603 Students
Public
Grades K-8
603 Students
Richmond Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
459 Students
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Points of Interest
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- Wetzel State Recreation Area
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.