Richmond, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
115,396 Population
$90,038 Median Income
$650,100 Home Value
$1,895 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
777 Violent Crime / 100K
37.6 yrs Median Age
32.5% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
4.2
Economy
2.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.6
Education

People

Population115,396
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,841/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 21.4%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$90,038
Per Capita Income$41,898
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty Rate9.5%
County GDP$217,018M

Housing

2.6/5
Home Value (Census)$650,100
Zillow Value$595,953
Median Rent$1,895
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Depression19.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime777/100K
Property Crime3,947/100K
Murder10.1/100K
Vehicle Theft1,134.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul50° / 62°
Rain35 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

3.6/5
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+79.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)34

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute35 min
Work From Home12.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations39

How Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$90,038
Home Value$650,100
Median Rent$1,895
Poverty Rate9.5%
Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
Unemployment4.7%
Violent Crime777.2 /100K
Avg Temperature56.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population115,396
Population Density3,841 per sq mi
Median Age37.6 years
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21.4% Black 17.4% Hispanic 3.9% Other 57.3%
White21.4%
Black or African American17.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races57.3%

Language

English Only45.5%
Spanish Speakers54.5%
English 45.5% Spanish 54.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.4%
Health Insurance92.0%

Income

20% above avg
Median Household Income$90,038
Per Capita Income$41,898
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$3,778
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$232,794

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Poverty Rate9.5%
Total Establishments (County)31,186
County GDP$217,018M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation2,143
Healthcare Facilities2,617
Retail Stores1,916
Manufacturing487
Total Establishments31,186

Industry Mix

Restaurants 2,143 Healthcare 2,617 Retail 1,916 Manufacturing 487

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$232,794
Avg Property Tax Paid$17,586

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.9 min
Work From Home12.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

131% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$650,100
Zillow Home Value Index$595,953

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$557,000
Price Per Sq Ft$410
Homes Sold (month)60
Sale-to-List Ratio101.6%
Price Drops18.4%
Active Inventory125

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied52.5%

Rental Costs

63% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,895
Zillow Rent Index$2,448

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$17,586
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.71%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.9%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.0%
Regular Checkup69.9%
Premature Death Rate4,006 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.6 / 10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,617
Restaurants (County)2,143

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime777.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter10.1 /100K
Rape58.1 /100K
Robbery348.5 /100K
Aggravated Assault360.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,946.9 /100K
Burglary863.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,949.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft1,134.0 /100K
Arson24.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)43

Temperature

50°F Jan 62°F Jul
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
Sunny Days314 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation34.8 in
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Land Area30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²)
Population Density3,841 per sq mi
Latitude37.9523°
Longitude-122.3606°
County FIPS06081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.2%
D 73.5%

Democrat +50.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
High School+79.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,841 per sq mi
Land Area30.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations39
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)47
Public Libraries (County)34

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)43

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