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Richmond, VT

Census-designated place in Chittenden County, Vermont.

Population

753

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

602

ZIP codes

0

Richmond and its ZIP codes

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Richmond at a glance

  • Richmond is about 8.6 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $71,250 a year, 12% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $405,600 (28% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,875 a month.

Local data for Richmond, VT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richmond, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,250

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$405,600

Median rent

$1,875/mo

Homeownership

36.0%

Bachelor's or higher

74.6%

Median age

35.7

Average commute

22.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (277), German Americans (145), Italian Americans (99).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chittenden County. PPP loans are for Richmond.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$76,599

103,261 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$80,533

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $9,014 per person

Chittenden County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Richmond, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.3%
  • Carpooled21.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.2%

Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richmond, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,160

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

283

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 13°F

37.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richmond, VT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.0%

U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts

Diabetes

6.1%

U.S. 12.1% -6.0 pts

Smoking

7.5%

U.S. 12.8% -5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.1%

U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts

Cities near Richmond

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Jericho CenterCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.2
HuntingtonCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.8
BoltonCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.1
JerichoVillage6.8 mi1.4
St. GeorgeCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.9
Bolton ValleyCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.4
HinesburgCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.2
Essex JunctionCity8 mi4.6
Huntington CenterCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.3
Underhill FlatsCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.7
Underhill CenterCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.2
South BurlingtonCity9.3 mi16.4
HanksvilleCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
ShelburneCensus-designated place11 mi7.2
WinooskiCity11 mi1.4
East CharlotteCensus-designated place11 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richmond, VT in?
Richmond is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
What is the population of Richmond, VT?
About 753 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richmond?
Nearby places include Jericho Center (4.7 mi), Huntington (5.5 mi), Bolton (6.1 mi), Jericho (6.8 mi), St. George (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023