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Richmond County, New York: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Richmond County was 3.3 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 13% lower than the statewide rate (3.8). Median household income is $98,333 and the unemployment rate was 4.8% in August 2026. Population: about 494,956 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Richmond County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 1,617 violent and 5,562 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.3: 13% lower than the New York rate (3.8), and 11% lower than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 11.2 per 1,000 residents, compared with 15.7 across New York. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (77%). CDC death records show about 15 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently. These figures come from the state's own crime reporting (From NY DCJS county index crimes, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 average).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Richmond County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,617 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 13 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 90 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 276 | 0.56 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,238 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 5,562 | 11.2 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 301 | 0.61 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,789 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 472 | 0.95 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (1 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Richmond County?
The median household in Richmond County earns $98,333 a year, 14% higher than the New York median ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $675,500, and the median rent is $1,733 a month. 13.4% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 11,838 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Richmond County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 494,956 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $98,333 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $675,500 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,733 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.7% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 67.7% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.1% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Richmond County?
Richmond County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Richmond County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Richmond County has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Silver Lake Reservoir Dam (65 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
2 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 68,610 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Richmond County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 3 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 13 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 6 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Richmond County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 7 highway work zones in Richmond County (2 active that day). Where crews are working: NY 440 and I-278. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Richmond County?
Federal school lists show 87 public and 23 private schools in the county. 10 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 22 fire or EMS stations and 5 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Clay Pit Ponds State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Richmond County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Richmond County, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: 103 Tactical INC (Staten Island).
Liquor stores
62 liquor stores are on the map in Richmond County: 1196A Liquor Castle INC (Staten Island), Aaa Wine And Spirits INC (Staten Island), Amboy Liquors Wine World (Staten Island), Amboy Wines & Liquors INC (Staten Island), Bayview Discount Wine & Liquor (Staten Island), Bella Wines and Spirits (Staten Island), Broad Wine & Spirits (Staten Island), Chardonnay Wine INC (Staten Island) and 54 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Richmond County on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Richmond County?
Richmond County averaged 1,617 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.3 per 1,000 residents, 13% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 11.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Richmond County?
$98,333 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Richmond County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 11,838 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Richmond County?
Richmond County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are heat waves (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Richmond County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 7 highway work zones in Richmond County (2 active that day). Where crews are working: NY 440 and I-278. 2 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Richmond County?
10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Richmond County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson County, NJ | 718,323 | 3.2 | $91,795 |
| Kings County | 2,631,580 | 6.0 | $80,263 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 871,290 | 1.8 | $111,549 |
| Union County, NJ | 579,290 | 2.2 | $103,202 |
Cities in Richmond County with their own page: New York, Bayonne.
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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