California · Metropolitan Area
East Richmond Heights is a small town in California with a population of 3,311. Residents earn $126,042 per year, which is 68% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Richmond Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. East Richmond Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Richmond Heights is $126,042, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places East Richmond Heights among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in East Richmond Heights is $913,100, making it a premium housing market at 224% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,989 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
East Richmond Heights is a highly educated community — 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
East Richmond Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 79.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.2% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $126,042 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,004 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $3,778 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $232,794 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,186 |
| County GDP | $217,018M |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Healthcare | 2,617 |
| Retail | 1,916 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |
| Census Median | $913,100 |
| 224% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $923,500 |
| Median List Price | $923,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $771 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 124.8% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,989 |
| 71% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.4 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 399 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9451°N, 122.3139°W |
| County FIPS | 06081 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.2% |
| 76% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,709/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Retail Stores | 1,916 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |