Signals
Richmond
Spring
Climate
73 · Top 38%
vs73 · Top 36%
Physical resilience
45 · Bottom 35%
vs21 · Bottom 16%
Housing affordability
52 · Bottom 12%
vs88 · Top 35%
Access
98 · Top 19%
vs97 · Top 29%
Economic stability
44 · Bottom 22%
vs67 · Top 35%
Measured values
| Metric | Richmond | Spring | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,582 | 68,580 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $50,337 | $88,997 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $28,926 | $34,497 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,923/sq mi | 3,049/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $231,500 | $231,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,319 | $1,711 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 53.5% | 74.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 25.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.7% | 10.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 95°F | 95°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 45°F | 44°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 49.7" | 51.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 7 mi | 6 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 36.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 36.6 | 32.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Richmond
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane.
Spring
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, inland flooding.
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