Richmond
New York

What stands out

What stands out about Richmond County: the average commute is among the longest in America (40 minutes), the home price against local income is among the most stretched in America (5.5 years of income), and the median home price is in the top 2% of American counties ($728K). Within New York it ranks 2nd of 36 counties for the average commute.

Where you are

You live in Richmond County, New York. 492,925 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -2,767).

New York's top income-tax rate is 10.9%, and New York City residents add a city income tax of up to 3.876% on top. The state estate tax has a cliff: estates just over the exemption can owe tax on the whole amount. Social Security is not taxed and up to $20,000 of pension income is excluded. Upstate home prices and taxes look nothing like the downstate market.

Money

The typical household here brings in $96,185 a year, higher than 96% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $68,887. Unemployment runs 5.5%, higher than 94% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 40 minutes each way.

New York takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,107 a year.

Home

The median home costs $728K, pricier than 98% of American counties, about 5.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,661 a month. Property tax is 0.92% of home value, roughly $5,844 a year on that median home, higher than 54% of American counties. 69% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 89% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 18 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 79.2 years, longer than 86% of American counties. There are 2,072 active physicians in the county, about 42.0 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.0 of 5 stars. 5.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 23 points. 65% of eligible voters turned out. Under New York law you need local approval to carry a concealed handgun, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 56°F, highs near 64 and lows near 48, colder than 51% of American counties. About 38 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 91 out of 100, riskier than 91% of American counties; the county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 275 Mbps down, faster than 86% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 3 breweries, 12 museums.