The Town FilesRichmond Heights, Florida
Community in Miami-Dade County · population 8,944 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $378,100
- Household income
- $67,606
- Jan low / Jul high
- 57° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 37.9
Richmond Heights is a community of 8,944 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $378,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 97% of Florida towns, more walkable than 86% of Florida towns.
How Richmond Heights ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richmond Heights is worth $378,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $67,606, which is more affordable than 23% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,801 a month. 70.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richmond Heights | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,801 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $67,606 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 70.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Richmond Heights
| People | Richmond Heights | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 41.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Richmond Heights
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 56.8°F. About 56.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond Heights since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 15, 2012.
Severe weather in Miami-Dade County since 1996
Miami-Dade County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County had 1,257,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,609 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Richmond Heights itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Richmond Heights
- Palmetto Estates, FL1.0 mi · 13,498 people · home $445,900
- Three Lakes, FL1.9 mi · 16,540 people · home $481,300
- West Perrine, FL1.9 mi · 10,602 people · home $411,500
- Kendall, FL2.7 mi · 80,241 people · home $567,900
- The Crossings, FL3.2 mi · 23,276 people · home $463,300
- South Miami Heights, FL3.2 mi · 36,770 people · home $407,100
- Palmetto Bay, FL3.4 mi · 24,439 people · home $879,700
- Country Walk, FL3.9 mi · 16,951 people · home $547,000
Richmond Heights questions
Is Richmond Heights, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richmond Heights scores better for retirees than 11% of Florida towns and quieter than 16%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Richmond Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Richmond Heights is valued at $378,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,606, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $1,801 a month.
What is the weather like in Richmond Heights?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 56.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Richmond Heights get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 17, 1959. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)