City / Town · Nova Scotia

Richmond location & demographic data

A data profile of Richmond, Nova Scotia — home to about 26,040 people. Explore demographics, housing, and building-permit activity, all from Neighbourly's Canadian location intelligence platform.

Richmond at a glance

Key demographic and housing indicators for Richmond.

Population
26,040
Median age
54
years
Median household income
$62,800
per year
Homeownership rate
84%
16% rent
Median home value
$180,000
Median rent
$665
per month
Avg. commute
23 min
Unemployment
18%
Avg. household size
2.2
people

About Richmond

Richmond is home to approximately 26,040 residents, with a median age of 54. The median household income is $62,800 and 84% of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value sits around $180,000, with median rent near $665 per month. Residents of Richmond report an average commute of about 23 min.

Richmond demographics in detail

Age, income, education, and household breakdowns for Richmond.

Age distribution

0–1413%
15–249%
25–4417%
45–6430%
65+31%

Household income

Under $40k28%
$40–79k34%
$80–99k12%
$100–149k16%
$150k+9%

Education (age 25+)

No certificate21%
High school25%
College / trade39%
Bachelor’s or higher15%

Household composition

One-person32%
Couples51%
Multigenerational2%

Richmond — frequently asked questions

What is the population of Richmond?

Richmond has a population of approximately 26,040 residents.

What is the median household income in Richmond?

The median household income in Richmond is $62,800 per year.

What is the average home price in Richmond?

The median dwelling value in Richmond is approximately $180,000.

What is the homeownership rate in Richmond?

About 84% of homes in Richmond are owner-occupied, while roughly 16% are rented.

How much is rent in Richmond?

The median monthly rent in Richmond is around $665.

What is the median age in Richmond?

The median age in Richmond is 54 years.

What is the average commute time in Richmond?

Residents of Richmond have an average commute of about 23 min.

What percentage of Richmond residents have a university degree?

About 15% of Richmond residents aged 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

How many households in Richmond earn over $150,000?

Roughly 9% of households in Richmond have an income of $150,000 or more per year.

The data behind Richmond

This profile is built from Neighbourly's live Canadian datasets.

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