Best Places to Live in Richmond Metro Area, Indiana

The Richmond-Wayne County, Indiana Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of two counties which form the core city of Richmond with a population slightly over 36,000 people. This area is home to many different industries including manufacturing and automotive repair along with health care services catering to the citizens in the area. There are also universities and colleges located here that provide higher educational opportunities for students.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Richmond Metro Area is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Richmond Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Richmond Metro Area's cost of living is 29.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Richmond Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Richmond metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Richmond metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 63.5% to 34.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Richmond Metro Area's population is 66,588 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Richmond Metro Area is Real Estate: $137,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.1%.

SCHOOLS

Richmond Metro Area public schools spend $10,966 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.5 students per teacher in Richmond Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Richmond

It's a good time to buy in Richmond. Home Appreciation is up 9.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Richmond is $137,200.

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MAPS OF RICHMOND METRO AREA, INDIANA

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