Living in Richmond West, FL
Suburb in Florida
Richmond West is a suburb in Florida, home to about 36,000 people, with 2.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Richmond West a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MIA is 16 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.78% property tax
- Strong public schools: test results well above the US average
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 12 within 9 mi
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $522k, and rent is $3,130 a month
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Key facts
Living in Richmond West: common questions
What is the cost of living in Richmond West?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $522k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,130 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Richmond West?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.78% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Richmond West safe?
Richmond West isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
How are the schools in Richmond West?
Public schools in Richmond West test well above the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 23 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Richmond West?
Richmond West is warm all year: winter days average around 77°F and summer days around 90°F.
Does Richmond West get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 12 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.36 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Richmond West?
The nearest major airport is MIA, about 16 mi away.
How Richmond West scores
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