The overall crime rate in Richmond is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.
One of the benefits of Richmond is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.50 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
The education level of Richmond citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.15% of adults 25 and older in Richmond have a college degree.
The per capita income in Richmond in 2022 was $25,714, which is lower middle income relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $102,856 for a family of four. However, Richmond contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Richmond is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Richmond home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Richmond residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Richmond include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Richmond is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
