LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
🍔MARTY’S GRILL in RICHMOND, CA📍
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Relocation guide
Moving to Richmond
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
115,396
Median age 37.6
Median household income
$90,038
Median rent
$1,895/mo
Median home value
$650,100
Schools
36
12 districts
Summer high / winter low
75° / 44°
Pros
- Household incomes run 15% above the US median ($90,038).
- Mild weather in July, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 57 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 114% more than the US median ($650,100).
- Sales tax is 9.75%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Richmond?
Richmond spans 5 zip codes. Median home values range from $582,000 to $738,800 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
What to eat in California📍Hotpot Nation Richmond CA
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Is Richmond a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 15% above the US median ($90,038). Mild weather in July, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Homes cost 114% more than the US median ($650,100). Sales tax is 9.75%, among the higher rates in the country.
How much do I need to earn to live in Richmond?
The median household earns $90,038. Rent at the median ($1,895/month) is about 25% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $75,800 a year.
How many schools are in Richmond?
36 public and private schools across 12 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Richmond?
Highs average 75°F in September and lows 44°F in January. The most comfortable months are July, August, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.