Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Richmond, IN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.1% of gross income.
Richmond rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Indiana state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Indiana cities have lower median rent than Richmond, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Richmond, IN →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Richmond, IN?
Median rent in Richmond is $870 a month. A typical firefighter in Indiana earns about $57,785 a year, which makes that rent 18.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Richmond?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Indiana (~$57,785/yr) supports up to $1,445 a month in rent. Richmond's current median rent is $870/mo, which leaves a $575/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Richmond?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a firefighter in Indiana works roughly 31.3 hours a month to cover Richmond's median rent of $870.
Where is rent cheaper than Richmond for a firefighter?
Nearby Indiana cities with lower median rent include New Castle ($866/mo), Gary ($865/mo), Marion ($860/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.