The Town FilesRichland, New York
Town in Oswego County · population 5,637 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,600
- Household income
- $67,904
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 150 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 44.4
Richland is a town of 5,637 people in Oswego County, New York. The median home is worth $163,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 75% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 72% of New York towns.
How Richland ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richland is worth $163,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $67,904, which is more affordable than 67% of New York towns. Median rent is $856 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $856 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $67,904 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.8% | — |
Who lives in Richland
| People | Richland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Richland
July highs average 78.5°F and January lows 11.0°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 149.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Richland since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 2, 1993 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 2, 1993.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 18, 2017.
Severe weather in Oswego County since 1996
Oswego County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oswego County
Oswego County had 32,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,152 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Richland itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Towns near Richland
- Sandy Creek, NY5.9 mi · 3,813 people · home $161,800
- Mexico, NY6.9 mi · 5,259 people · home $164,800
- New Haven, NY9.4 mi · 2,931 people · home $150,800
- Palermo, NY13.5 mi · 3,470 people · home $138,800
- Ellisburg, NY13.8 mi · 3,352 people · home $169,500
- Scriba, NY14.3 mi · 6,617 people · home $158,700
- Hastings, NY15.9 mi · 9,342 people · home $187,700
- Volney, NY16.7 mi · 5,671 people · home $149,200
Richland questions
Is Richland, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richland scores better for retirees than 44% of New York towns and quieter than 69%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Richland?
The median owner-occupied home in Richland is valued at $163,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,904, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $856 a month.
What is the weather like in Richland?
July highs average 78.5°F and January lows 11.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 149.9 inches of snow.
Does Richland get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Richland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 2, 1993. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)