Richmond, Michigan

About Richmond

Set in the eastern part of Michigan, Richmond is a close-knit town counting 5,905 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Richmond is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,043 residents per square mile.

📰 Richmond News Today

• Dominic Michael "Dom" Richmond Obituary (2026) - Remus, MI - Janowicz Family Funeral Home - Remus Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Schedule - Richmond Blue Devils (Richmond, MI) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Richmond Township uses new fire truck made in Michigan Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 12
• Speedy Rivals300 WR Ryan Richmond-McDavis: 'It's a blessing to be recruited by the University of Michigan' on3.com · Aug 14
• Richmond High School (MI) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Richmond Unique

• One of 15 places in the US named Richmond — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,905.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Richmond

• Tim Hortons — coffee shop (café)
• Commercial House
• J J Knapp's Tavern — grill
• Jet's Pizza — pizza
• Papou's Place Restaurant
• Ted's Coney Island — diner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richmond

• Bertha A. Daubendiek Memorial Plant Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Armada Ridge Trailhead Park reviews ★
• Bailey Park reviews ★
• Beebe Street Park reviews ★
• Belle River Park reviews ★
• Columbus County Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Gierk Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Richmond

• Richmond Community High School
• Richmond Middle School
• Will L Lee School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Richmond

🏘️ Nearby Communities