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Richmond, MI

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Bask in small-town serenity on the outskirts of Detroit

Suburban Peaceful Quiet Welcoming Close-Knit Growing Scenic Lush Historic

Located about 40 miles north of Detroit, Richmond is a peaceful small town with plenty of suburban amenities. Richmond residents enjoy access to numerous charming shopping centers as well as a walkable downtown filled with local shops and eateries in historic buildings.

Outdoor activities abound in Richmond, with many municipal parks in town along with a comprehensive sidewalk system located throughout the city. The 23.5-mile Macomb Orchard Trail starts in Richmond and connects to a network of trails as well. Getting around from Richmond is simple with convenience to I-94 and Saint Clair County Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Richmond, MI is $699 for one bedroom, $920 for two bedrooms, and $1,127 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$699/month
654 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Will L Lee School

Public

Grades PK-3

474 Students

7
out of 10

Richmond Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

562 Students

5
out of 10

Richmond Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

562 Students

5
out of 10

Richmond Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

530 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.