Cost of Living in Richmond Heights, FL

Population 9,489 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

117
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Richmond Heights sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Richmond Heights sits roughly 14 miles southwest of Miami — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Miami's $475,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 124

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Richmond Heights

The median home value in Richmond Heights is $344,200 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,630/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,750/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Richmond Heights has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$344,200
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,630/mo
24% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 68.6%
Renter-occupied 31.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,630
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,244/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.3 min
46% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.4%
Carpooled
9.4%
Public transit
5.9%
Work from home
5.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$63,750
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,042
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
16% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.0%
Graduate degree 7.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.6
Male median age 38
Female median age 44.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.7%
Good air days/yr
170
Max AQI recorded
272
PM2.5 days
76
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Richmond Heights, FL?

Richmond Heights has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.

What is average rent in Richmond Heights, FL?

The median gross rent in Richmond Heights is $1,630 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Richmond Heights?

The median home value in Richmond Heights is $344,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Richmond Heights?

The median household income in Richmond Heights is $63,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Richmond Heights, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Richmond Heights is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Richmond Heights, FL affordable?

Richmond Heights is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.

Richmond Heights at a Glance

Population
9,489
Median Income
$63,750
Home Value
$344,200
Median Rent
$1,630/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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