Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Richwood, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$863
Population
5,241
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Relaxed suburban town is home to unique attractions and festivals
Quiet
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Quirky
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College Town
Richwood is a small town an hour south of Houston. The area is suburban and located next to Brazosport College. There are five parks in town for residents to enjoy. This tiny community features several unexpected, unique attractions. Learn about time gone by at the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science. Scuba dive into Mammoth Lake, an underwater museum showcasing a variety of interesting remnants including an amusement park ride, old ships, and an antique fire truck. The museum is named after the 38,000-year-old Colombian Mammoth remains found here in 2003. The museum also has a mammoth replica.
Richwood is typically a quiet place but a few festivals are held every few months in the neighboring town, Clute, only five minutes away. The annual Fall Festival has a silent and live auctions, vendors, and classic Texan barbecue. The annual Great Texas Mosquito Festival is a three-day event with a festival, contests, and live entertainment each night. This festival is the biggest of the year for the area, bringing in visitors from across the state.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,068
Average: $102,747
Education
946
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,661
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Richwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Richwood, TX is $835 for one bedroom, $1,070 for two bedrooms, and $1,552 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richwood has decreased by -5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$835/month
631 Sq Ft
House
$2,663/month
2,380 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
412 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brazosport Museum of Natural Science
- Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
- Sea Center Texas
- Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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† 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.