What are the schools like in North Richmond, CA?

School district data for North Richmond is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Richmond?

The median household income in North Richmond, CA is $81,046 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in North Richmond, CA?

North Richmond has an average high temperature of 58.2°F in January and 70.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches.

North Richmond, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is North Richmond, CA affordable or expensive?

North Richmond's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Richmond is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $497,900 and the median rent is $1,888 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Richmond, CA?

North Richmond has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Richmond, CA a Good Place to Live?

North Richmond is a small town of 3,734 in California, with a median household income of $81,046 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: North Richmond's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether North Richmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Richmond city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

North Richmond's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Richmond costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	North Richmond, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$497,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,888	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,046	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

North Richmond's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Richmond, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Richmond sees average highs of 58.2°F in January and 70.8°F in July, with 24.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	North Richmond, CA
Average High — January	58.2°F
Average High — July	70.8°F
Annual Precipitation	24.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	North Richmond, CA	National Avg
Population	3,734	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	7.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	54.4%	18.9%
Asian	9.1%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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North Richmond vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Richmond, CA affordable or expensive?

North Richmond's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Richmond roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $497,900 and median rent is $1,888/month.

What is the crime rate in North Richmond, CA?

North Richmond's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Richmond?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Richmond, CA a good place to live?

North Richmond, CA has a population of 3,734, a median household income of $81,046, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in North Richmond?

North Richmond averages 58.2°F in January and 70.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Richmond?

The population of North Richmond, California is 3,734 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Richmond?

Key numbers for living in North Richmond: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $497,900, median household income $81,046, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Richmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.