Madison County, Kentucky
Richmond Real Estate and Local Guide
Richmond is the seat of Madison County and Kentucky's seventh-largest city, home to Eastern Kentucky University. It serves as the center for work and shopping in south-central Kentucky and anchors the Richmond-Berea micropolitan area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Richmond best.
About the area
Living in Richmond, KY
Richmond is the seat of Madison County and, as home to Eastern Kentucky University, the seventh-largest city in Kentucky.
The housing market
Homes in Richmond
- About 40% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large student-renter population tied to Eastern Kentucky University.
- Roughly 42% of housing is single-family, with substantial multifamily and rental housing.
- The median home value is about $205,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Richmond home
Eastern Kentucky University
Public university founded in Richmond in 1906 as a teacher-training school
Battle of Richmond Visitor Center
Interprets the 1862 Civil War battle, one of the largest fought in Kentucky
White Hall State Historic Site
Restored mansion of emancipationist Cassius Marcellus Clay near Richmond
Lake Reba Recreational Complex
Regional park with a 75-acre lake, Gibson Bay Golf Course, aquatic center, and trails
Irvine-McDowell Park
20-acre city park with softball fields and the Irvinton House Museum
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.