The Town FilesRichmond, Texas
City in Fort Bend County · population 11,627 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,500
- Household income
- $50,337
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 36.6
Richmond is a city of 11,627 people in Fort Bend County, Texas. The median home is worth $231,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 87% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Texas towns, more walkable than 84% of Texas towns.
How Richmond ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richmond is worth $231,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $50,337, which is more affordable than 8% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,319 a month. 53.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richmond | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,319 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $50,337 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 53.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Richmond
| People | Richmond | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Richmond
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 13, 1974 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 26, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 9, 2019.
Severe weather in Fort Bend County since 1996
Fort Bend County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County had 251,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,566 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Richmond itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Richmond
44 public schools with 41,874 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM B TRAVIS H S | 9-12 | 3,142 | 19.5 |
| FOSTER H S | 9-12 | 2,579 | 21.3 |
| GEORGE BUSH H S | 9-12 | 2,394 | 17.3 |
| GEORGE RANCH H S | 9-12 | 2,384 | 21.1 |
| BRISCOE JH | 6-8 | 1,962 | 24.5 |
| DR THOMAS E RANDLE H S | 9-12 | 1,783 | 21.7 |
| READING JH | 6-8 | 1,538 | 20.8 |
| JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,472 | 17.5 |
| HARRY WRIGHT JH | 6-8 | 1,334 | 21.2 |
| DAVID CROCKETT MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,284 | 16.9 |
| BENTLEY EL | PK-5 | 1,218 | 18.7 |
| JOE HUBENAK EL | PK-5 | 1,166 | 19.8 |
Towns near Richmond
- Pecan Grove, TX3.4 mi · 22,782 people · home $383,500
- Rosenberg, TX4.2 mi · 38,282 people · home $219,100
- Sugar Land, TX7.7 mi · 111,026 people · home $430,200
- Four Corners, TX8.6 mi · 12,103 people · home $277,000
- Mission Bend, TX9.6 mi · 36,914 people · home $233,800
- Fulshear, TX10.8 mi · 16,856 people · home $572,700
- Cinco Ranch, TX11.0 mi · 16,899 people · home $475,600
- Meadows Place, TX11.5 mi · 4,767 people · home $271,100
Richmond questions
Is Richmond, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richmond scores better for retirees than 34% of Texas towns and quieter than 26%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Richmond?
The median owner-occupied home in Richmond is valued at $231,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,337, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,319 a month.
What is the weather like in Richmond?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Richmond get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 13, 1974. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)