Net Worth Percentile in Richmond
Your national net worth ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same wherever you live. But Richmond’s cost of living is 1% above the national average (COL index: 101), which changes what your net worth actually buys.
Purchasing power in Richmond
Based on BLS 2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey ($73,697/yr in Richmond).
Richmond — key figures
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Total assets (home equity, investments, retirement, savings) minus total debts (mortgage, loans, credit cards). Negative values are fine.
Frequently asked questions
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Richmond?
Nationally, the top 10% of Americans ages 45-54 have a net worth of roughly $1.7M or more. In Richmond, where cost of living is 1% above the national average (COL index: 101), that $1.7M covers approximately 23.1 years of living expenses compared to 23.3 years at the national average.
How does Richmond's cost of living affect my net worth ranking?
Richmond has a cost of living index of 101 (US average = 100). Your national percentile ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same regardless of where you live. But your purchasing power differs: $1M in Richmond covers 13.6 years of average living expenses, versus 13.7 years at the national average.
What is the median household income in Richmond?
The median household income in Richmond is $67,000 per year. The national median household income is approximately $74,580 (Census ACS 2023).
What is the median home price in Richmond?
The median home sale price in Richmond metro area is approximately $350,000 (2024). For a household with $500K in net worth, that represents 143% of the median home price.