Richmond, CA
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Richmond, California Summary

Life in Richmond research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Richmond over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richmond:

  • The population in Richmond is 115,619.

  • The median home value in Richmond is $633,759.

  • The median income in Richmond is $86,618.

  • The cost of living in Richmond is 137 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Richmond is $1,853.

  • The unemployment rate in Richmond is 6.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Richmond is 14.3%.

  • The average high in Richmond is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.

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Richmond SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
3
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Richmond, CA Crime Report

Crime in Richmond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Richmond. Key points include:

  • There were 4,122 total crimes in Richmond in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,583.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 873.6 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 2,709.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Richmond is 54.16% above the national average.

4,122
Total Crimes
54.16%
Above National Average

Crime In Richmond Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Richmond
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 4,122 3,583.0 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 1,005 873.6 442.0 369.8
Murder 17 14.8 5.6 6.3
Robbery 240 208.6 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 724 629.3 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 3,117 2,709.4 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 252 219.0 369.7 269.8
Larceny 1,830 1,590.7 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 1,035 899.7 427.6 282.7

Richmond, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Richmond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Richmond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Richmond is 137 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Richmond is 1.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Richmond is $633,759.

  • The median income in Richmond is $86,618.

137
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Richmond Comparison Table

Living Expense Richmond California National Average
Overall 137 139 100
Services 120 110 100
Groceries 131 112 100
Health 130 109 100
Housing 163 204 100
Transportation 132 126 100
Utilities 128 124 100

Richmond, CA Weather

  • The average high in Richmond is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.

  • There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

StatRichmond
Average Annual High70.4
Average Annual Low48.6
Annual Precipitation Days41.7
Average Annual Precipitation21.0
Average Annual Snowfall0.2
70.4°
Average High
41.7°
Days of Rain

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Billy Goat7 -

I live in Richmond and Richmond is very safe. It is very beautiful. You stupid morons just look at a map and think, ' OW, this city looks poor. Well it it's in the 10.' NO! It is such a good city and its beautiful. Shut your mouth and maybe you should go get research from people that live here. NOT PEOPLE THAT JUST ASSUME. DUMB A*S!! The schools are pretty good, too! One of the best charter schools in the world is here in richmond! So stop assuming and get you d**n facts straight!

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Richmond Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Richmond

The current population in Richmond is 115,619. The population has increased 13.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 115,619 5.7%
2021 109,340 0.4%
2020 108,853 0.5%
2019 108,303 0.7%
2018 107,597 1.1%
2017 106,469 1.1%
2016 105,280 1.0%
2015 104,225 1.0%
2014 103,161 0.9%
2013 102,264 -

Race / Ethnicity in Richmond

White
17.5% (20,223)
African American
17.8% (20,540)
American Indian
0.2% (267)
Asian
14.0% (16,152)
Hawaiian
0.5% (528)
Other
1.1% (1,260)
Two Or More
5.0% (5,763)
Hispanic
44.0% (50,886)

Richmond is:

  • 17.5% White with 20,223 White residents.

  • 17.8% African American with 20,540 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 267 American Indian residents.

  • 14.0% Asian with 16,152 Asian residents.

  • 0.5% Hawaiian with 528 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.1% Other with 1,260 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 5,763 Two Or More residents.

  • 44.0% Hispanic with 50,886 Hispanic residents.

Race Richmond CA USA
White 17.5% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 17.8% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 14.0% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.0% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 44.0% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in Richmond

Female
50.6% (58,487)
Male
49.4% (57,131)
  • Richmond is 50.6% female with 58,487 female residents.

  • Richmond is 49.4% male with 57,131 male residents.

Gender Richmond CA USA
Female 50.6% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond for adults over 25

  • 12.0% of adults in Richmond completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Richmond completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Richmond completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Richmond completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Richmond completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Richmond completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Richmond completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Richmond completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Richmond completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
12.0% (13,874)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (9,249)
High School / GED
20.0% (23,123)
Some College
20.0% (23,123)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (8,093)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (23,123)
Master's Degree
9.0% (10,405)
Professional Degree
2.0% (2,312)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (2,312)
Education Richmond CA USA
< 9th Grade 12.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 20.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Richmond, California

  • 4.6% of households in Richmond earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Richmond earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Richmond earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Richmond earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Richmond earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Richmond earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Richmond earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Richmond earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Richmond earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Richmond earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (537,267)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (524,134)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.2% (603,221)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.5% (640,576)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (1,134,360)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.7% (1,581,159)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (1,572,112)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (2,251,795)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.2% (1,300,706)
$200,000 or more
12.3% (1,416,564)
Income Richmond CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.5% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.7% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.2% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.3% 17.9% 11.4%

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