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Richmond, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Richmond.

Population: 93,152 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Richmond, CA is $598,701 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $619,833 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,736/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$598,701

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$598,701
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-7.0%
5-year appreciation
-9.1%
10-year appreciation
+43.5%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$716,217
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$619,833
Median list price
$547,800
Median price per sqft
$523
1-year sale-price change
+13.5%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
146
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
55

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,736/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
8
School districts serving the area
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond District, West Contra Costa Unified, Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District
Schools include
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond, Greenwood Academy, Lincoln Elementary, Peres Elementary, Verde Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, drought, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (1.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
65.7°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
190
Highest AQI recorded (year)
110

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,151
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
118,566
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
103,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
33
Nearest national park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
San Rafael Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
31
Hospitals include
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP, UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,001 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
68.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,294
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
322,307
Average weekly wage
$1,600
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,199

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RichmondState medianUS median
Median home value$598,701$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$619,833$696,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,736/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,294$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Richmond, CA?
$598,701.
What is the median sale price in Richmond, CA?
$619,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Richmond, CA?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Richmond, CA?
Typical rent: $2,736/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Richmond, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, drought, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is Richmond, CA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Richmond, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richmond, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richmond, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: United Heckathorn Co., 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Richmond, CA?
25 schools (17 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Richmond, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Richmond, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Richmond, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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