The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Richmond county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 42.89%. The overall influence score for Richmond is 1.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Richmond, New York with a blue border. Regions of New York that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of New York. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Richmond County is located on the southern tip of New York's Staten Island, and is part of the New York City metropolitan area. According to the 2019 United States Census, the population of Richmond County was 479,458. The racial makeup of Richmond County was 70.9% White, 13.6% African American, 8.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 6.7% from other races. The median household income was $68,379, and 19.6% of the population was living below the poverty line.
Richmond County has a mix of urban and suburban areas, with a variety of housing options from single-family homes to high-rise apartment buildings. The cost of living in Richmond County is higher than the national average, but lower than some other parts of New York City. The county is served by several public transportation options, including buses and ferries, making it easy to access Manhattan and other surrounding areas. There are numerous parks and recreational areas in Richmond County as well as a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options.
The New York State Office, located in Syracuse, NY, administers USDA Rural Development programs through ten area offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of New York
USDA Rural Development
New York State Office
441 S. Salina St, Suite 357
Syracuse, NY 13202
Main Telephone Number: (315) 477-6400 Ext. 4
TDD/Voice Number: 711
TTY/TDD Only: 315.477.6447