The Town FilesRichmond, Michigan
City in Macomb County · population 5,878 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $237,700
- Household income
- $64,719
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 39.7
Richmond is a city of 5,878 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $237,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 96% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Michigan towns.
How Richmond ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richmond is worth $237,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $64,719, which is more affordable than 12% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $864 a month. 76.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richmond | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $864 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,719 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Richmond
| People | Richmond | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Richmond
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.2°F. About 35.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 8, 1964 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 227 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 26, 1978.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Richmond itself the ACS puts it at 11.5%.
Public schools in Richmond
3 public schools with 1,519 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Middle School | 4-8 | 554 | 18.5 |
| Richmond Community High School | 9-12 | 498 | 18.4 |
| Will L Lee School | PK-3 | 467 | 13.0 |
Towns near Richmond
- Richmond, MI3.9 mi · 3,544 people · home $378,800
- Lenox, MI4.2 mi · 12,119 people · home $212,900
- Columbus, MI4.9 mi · 4,112 people · home $323,200
- Casco, MI5.4 mi · 3,990 people · home $303,200
- New Haven, MI6.0 mi · 6,097 people · home $209,000
- New Baltimore, MI8.7 mi · 12,117 people · home $323,200
- Armada, MI8.7 mi · 5,318 people · home $331,100
- Ray, MI9.2 mi · 3,780 people · home $377,700
Richmond questions
Is Richmond, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richmond scores better for retirees than 57% of Michigan towns and quieter than 16%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Richmond?
The median owner-occupied home in Richmond is valued at $237,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,719, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $864 a month.
What is the weather like in Richmond?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.9 inches of precipitation a year and 46.6 inches of snow.
Does Richmond get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 8, 1964. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)