At a Glance
Median Income
$82,926
$28,655 per capita
Home Value
$546,600
Zillow: $595,953
Median Rent
$1,920/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
70.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How North Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Richmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Richmond a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Richmond residents earn a median household income of $82,926 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,655. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Richmond is $546,600 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $595,953. Median rent is $1,920/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
14.5% of adults in North Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
70.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Richmond has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
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 27.
Data Overview
People
Population3,935
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,831/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born39.1%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,926
Per Capita$28,655
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C+
Home Value$546,600
Rent$1,920
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$595,953
Housing Units1,186
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking13.6%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+70.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in North Richmond was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
39.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.