City profile
Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County · Population 12,582
Richmond is a town in Fort Bend County, TX with about 12,582 residents and a typical home value near $232,000. It is 27 miles from Houston, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
54°F
Summer avg
84°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$231,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,605
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Tornado, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
29 mi to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 48% Republican
Community
Population
12,582
Black population
23.1%
County
Fort Bend County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 12,582 residents
- Typical home value about $232,000
- 27 miles from Houston, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
Figures are estimates from public sources (see How we match). Verify before making decisions.