Richlands, NC Economy


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Richlands, NC is a small town located in Onslow County with a population size that is not included in this information. The cost of living in Richlands, NC is lower than many other places in the US. Rent for a two bedroom apartment is $1,000 while the national average for 2 bedrooms costs $1,430. Grocery items are also cheaper than the US average with an index of 96 versus 100 nationally. Popular local companies include Richlands Pharmacy & Gifts, R&R Plumbing And Septic LLC, TJ's Asian Cuisine & Grill, and Ammen's Home Improvement LLC. All of these businesses help make living in Richlands more affordable and enjoyable.

Richlands has an unemployment rate of 4.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Richlands has seen the job market decrease by -4.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Richlands
- The Sales Tax Rate for Richlands is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Richlands is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Richlands
- The average income of a Richlands resident is $21,755 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Richlands resident is $54,231 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in RICHLANDS for 3 1/2 years now and have fallen in love with this little town! I could live anywhere in the US and chose RICHLANDS because of everything it  More

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Over 8 years ago

Richlands gives you quiet country living, but allows you to still be just a stone's throw from Jacksonville. Living here is very affordable we live in a subdivision in a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lower elementary schools do a fine job with the kids but the middle school is lacking in academics resulting in poor performance for rising freshmen....we moved to  More

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