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Thinking About The Richmond, KY Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Richmond. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

87/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA+

WeatherA+

Population

64,678

Median Home

$215K

Median Income

$60K

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With a population of 64,678, Richmond is a mid-sized KY city. Median household income is $60K with homes valued around $215K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Richmond, KY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$215K

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner-Occupied

59%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Richmond, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

40475

Area Stats

Pop: 64,678

Home Value: $215K

Richmond Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Lexington Area

Home: $239K22 mi away

Frankfort Area

Home: $185K43 mi away

Louisville Area

Home: $317K78 mi away

Independence Area

Home: $224K83 mi away

Covington Area

Home: $255K89 mi away

Schools Near Richmond

Schools in and around Richmond, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (5)

Daniel Boone Elementary School

Glenn R Marshall Elementary School

Kirksville Elementary School

Kit Carson Elementary School

White Hall Elementary School

Middle Schools (8)

B. Michael Caudill Middle School

Bellevue Transitional School

Clark Moores Middle School

Ignite Academy North

Madison County Area Technology Center

Madison County Day Treatment

Madison Kindergarten Academy

Madison Middle School

High Schools (1)

Madison Central High School

Private Schools (2)

LAFONTAINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ST MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Richmond stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Florence, KY · 8+ yrs

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Richmond and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.