What are the schools like in Richgrove, CA?

Richgrove is served primarily by Richgrove Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What is the median household income in Richgrove?

The median household income in Richgrove, CA is $27,276 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 21.3%.

What is the weather like in Richgrove, CA?

Richgrove has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Richgrove, CA affordable or expensive?

Richgrove's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richgrove is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $174,400 and the median rent is $822 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richgrove, CA?

Richgrove has a violent crime rate of 418.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1805.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richgrove, CA a Good Place to Live?

Richgrove is a small town of 1,837 in California, with a median household income of $27,276 and a 21.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Richgrove stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Richgrove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richgrove 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: 101.3

Richgrove's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richgrove costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Richgrove, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$174,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$822	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,276	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Richgrove's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

418.9 /100k

Property Crime

1805.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Richgrove is served primarily by Richgrove Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richgrove, CA	National Avg
School District	Richgrove Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	39.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richgrove sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July, with 7.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richgrove, CA
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	97.3°F
Annual Precipitation	7.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Richgrove, CA	National Avg
Population	1,837	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	21.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	53.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	6.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Richgrove

Richgrove, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93261

Richgrove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richgrove, CA affordable or expensive?

Richgrove's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Richgrove roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $174,400 and median rent is $822/month.

What is the crime rate in Richgrove, CA?

Richgrove's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1805.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richgrove?

Public schools in Richgrove are operated by Richgrove Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richgrove, CA a good place to live?

Richgrove, CA has a population of 1,837, a median household income of $27,276, and an unemployment rate of 21.3%. 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 Richgrove?

Richgrove averages 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richgrove?

Richgrove, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93261.

What is the population of Richgrove?

The population of Richgrove, California is 1,837 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richgrove?

Key numbers for living in Richgrove: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $174,400, median household income $27,276, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richgrove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.