Living in North Richmond, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Richmond · Census data 2020–2024
North Richmond has 3,855 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $100,673 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $623,900, the median rent is $2,157/month.
North Richmond at a glance
- Population
- 3,855
- Median age
- 31.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $100,673State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $623,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,157/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Richmond a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Richmond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Richmond the median home value is $623,900, 88% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,157 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,339 a month in housing costs.
North Richmond median household income
The median household income in North Richmond is $100,673 and the income per person is $31,511. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North Richmond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,157
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.75
North Richmond demographics
- Population
- 3,855
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 1,029
- Foreign-born
- 39.9%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Richmond ›
Education in North Richmond
19% of adults 25 and older in North Richmond have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Richmond
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
North Richmond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Richmond | 3,855 | $100,673 | $623,900 | $2,157 |
| Richmond | 115,505 | $95,391 | $668,200 | $1,960 |
| San Pablo | 31,720 | $79,478 | $551,700 | $2,018 |
| Rollingwood | 3,627 | $99,830 | $600,000 | $1,836 |
| Montalvin Manor | 2,063 | $79,542 | $438,600 | $1,983 |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,109 | $134,632 | $915,400 | $2,071 |
| Tara Hills | 4,840 | $101,747 | $661,200 | $2,451 |
| El Sobrante | 16,294 | $114,853 | $758,800 | $2,216 |
| Bayview | 2,751 | $162,537 | $654,900 | $2,784 |
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What is the median household income in North Richmond, CA?
The median household income in North Richmond is $100,673, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Richmond?
The median home value in North Richmond is $623,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North Richmond?
The median gross rent in North Richmond is $2,157 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is North Richmond, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in North Richmond?
The median age in North Richmond is 31.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North Richmond?
The average commute to work in North Richmond is 31 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Richmond?
The unemployment rate in North Richmond is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Richmond?
19% of adults in North Richmond have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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