At a Glance
Median Income
$73,333
$23,282 per capita
Home Value
$249,500
Zillow: $319,790
Violent Crime
999/100K
1,293/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Richvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richvale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richvale residents earn a median household income of $73,333 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,282. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richvale is $249,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,790. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Richvale reports 999 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 163% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,293/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Richvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richvale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,333
Per Capita$23,282
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,500
Rent
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$319,790
Housing Units83
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent999/100K
Property1,293/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Richvale was built in 1963.
67.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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