At a Glance
Median Income
$90,038
$41,898 per capita
Home Value
$650,100
Zillow: $601,802
Median Rent
$1,895/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
963/100K
2,813/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.8% smoking rate
How Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richmond residents earn a median household income of $90,038 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,898. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% 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 Richmond is $650,100 , 131% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $601,802. Median rent is $1,895/month, with 34.6% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Richmond reports 963 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 153% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,813/100K. The murder rate is 8.8/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population115,396
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,841/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born34.5%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,038
Per Capita$41,898
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C+
Home Value$650,100
Rent$1,895
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$601,802
Housing Units41,566
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent963/100K
Property2,813/100K
Murder8.8/100K
Assault697/100K
Burglary130/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Richmond was founded in 1905.
The median home in Richmond was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
34.5% 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.