Richmond, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Richmond Area Facts

  • Richmond has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Richmond crime rates are 105% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Richmond is 3% lower than the Philadelphia average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Richmond? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Samuel Recreation Center
      Glavin Playground
      Monkiewicz Playground
      Campbell Square
      Heitzman Recreation Center
      General Pulaski Park
      Stokley Playground
      Powers Park

      Entertainment

      Erie Lanes
      Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library
      The Papermill Community of Artists
      Art Making Machine Studios
      FLUXSpace
      Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle
      Nardi Theater
      Frankford Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Taco Bell
      Boston Market
      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Cathy's Crossing Bar&Grill

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Richmond? Of all people who commute, 19.9% take public transportation in Richmond.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Richmond? The cost of living in Richmond is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Richmond
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Philadelphia
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Richmond? Richmond crime rates are 12,411, which are 573% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      12,411 per 100k people

      444% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      444% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Richmond? The median income in Richmond is $53,760 which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $53,7603% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,9516% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Richmond a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wills Eye Hospital
      Kindred Hospital South Philadelphia
      Kensington Hospital
      Rite Options
      Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
      Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
      Shriners Hospitals for Children

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Hortense T. Moss Health Center
      American College of Physicians
      Rhino Chiropractic
      Eye Institute of Pennsylvania
      Drexel Student Health
      Bruce Hopper, MD
      Einstein Emergency Room
      Dr. Ali Albert Anaim

      A+ Housing

      What are Richmond home prices? Richmond home prices are $135,789 - which is 19% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $135,78926% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15321% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Richmond have good schools? The Richmond graduation rate is 69% - which is 19% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      43% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Richmond a good place to live? Richmond has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      4 total surveys

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