The Town FilesRichmond Hill, Georgia
City in Bryan County · population 16,633 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $313,400
- Household income
- $92,824
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 31.1
Richmond Hill is a city of 16,633 people in Bryan County, Georgia. The median home is worth $313,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Georgia towns, more seaside character than 98% of Georgia towns, better for families than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Richmond Hill ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richmond Hill is worth $313,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $92,824, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,781 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richmond Hill | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,781 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $92,824 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Richmond Hill
| People | Richmond Hill | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 33.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Richmond Hill
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond Hill since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1998 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Bryan County since 1996
Bryan County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Bryan County
Bryan County had 11,459 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,413 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Richmond Hill itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Richmond Hill
7 public schools with 8,516 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | 9-12 | 2,650 | 16.2 |
| Richmond Hill Middle School | 6-8 | 1,922 | 16.2 |
| McAllister Elementary School | PK-5 | 983 | 16.9 |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | PK-5 | 864 | 14.4 |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | PK-1 | 748 | 14.7 |
| Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School | 4-5 | 679 | 14.1 |
| Richmond Hill Elementary School | 2-3 | 670 | 14.3 |
Towns near Richmond Hill
- Buckhead, GA3.9 mi · 4,441 people · home $466,100
- Georgetown, GA7.4 mi · 11,916 people · home $274,900
- Savannah, GA10.3 mi · 147,780 people · home $248,900
- Montgomery, GA12.9 mi · 4,443 people · home $387,700
- Pooler, GA14.5 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
- Garden City, GA15.1 mi · 10,289 people · home $169,400
- Bloomingdale, GA15.5 mi · 2,790 people · home $236,000
- Skidaway Island, GA15.7 mi · 9,310 people · home $803,700
Richmond Hill questions
Is Richmond Hill, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richmond Hill scores better for retirees than 34% of Georgia towns and quieter than 9%. 6.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Richmond Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Richmond Hill is valued at $313,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,824, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,781 a month.
What is the weather like in Richmond Hill?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Richmond Hill get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 1998. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)