City profile
Richmond Hill, GA
Liberty County · Population 18,181
Richmond Hill is a town in Liberty County, GA with about 18,181 residents and a typical home value near $313,000. It is 18 miles from Savannah, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
52°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$313,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,935
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
98
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 67/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
17 mi to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 58% Democratic / 41% Republican
Community
Population
18,181
Black population
14.4%
County
Liberty County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 18,181 residents
- Typical home value about $313,000
- 18 miles from Savannah, GA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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