At a Glance
Median Income
$54,091
$12,978 per capita
Home Value
$201,200
Zillow: $255,675
Median Rent
$917/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
52.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
31.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.5% smoking rate
How Richgrove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richgrove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richgrove a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richgrove residents earn a median household income of $54,091 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,978. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,758 business establishments, including 731 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richgrove is $201,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,675. Median rent is $917/month, with 24.5% 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 1989.
Education
1.9% of adults in Richgrove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
52.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richgrove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population2,136
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density4,747/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$54,091
Per Capita$12,978
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty31.2%
County GDP$25,415M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,200
Rent$917
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$255,675
Housing Units535
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation512 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+52.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Richgrove was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
32.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 731 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.