What are the schools like in Richvale, CA?

Richvale is served primarily by Biggs Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Richvale?

The median household income in Richvale, CA is $86,402 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 59.3%.

What is the weather like in Richvale, CA?

Richvale has an average high temperature of 55.2°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Richvale, CA affordable or expensive?

Richvale's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richvale is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Richvale has a violent crime rate of 619.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richvale, CA a Good Place to Live?

Richvale is a small town of 248 in California, with a median household income of $86,402 and a 59.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Richvale stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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

All Richvale 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: 104.6

Richvale's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richvale costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Richvale, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,402	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Richvale's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

619.1 /100k

Property Crime

1691.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Richvale is served primarily by Biggs Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richvale, CA	National Avg
School District	Biggs Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richvale sees average highs of 55.2°F in January and 95.8°F in July, with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richvale, CA
Average High — January	55.2°F
Average High — July	95.8°F
Annual Precipitation	25.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Richvale, CA	National Avg
Population	248	—
Median Age	49.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	59.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	39.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Biggs, CA 6 mi Thermalito, CA 8 mi Gridley, CA 10 mi Durham, CA 10 mi Oroville, CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Richvale

Richvale, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95974

Richvale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richvale, CA affordable or expensive?

Richvale's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Richvale roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Richvale, CA?

Richvale's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richvale?

Public schools in Richvale are operated by Biggs Unified. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 52.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richvale, CA a good place to live?

Richvale, CA has a population of 248, a median household income of $86,402, and an unemployment rate of 59.3%. 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 Richvale?

Richvale averages 55.2°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richvale?

Richvale, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95974.

What is the population of Richvale?

The population of Richvale, California is 248 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richvale?

Key numbers for living in Richvale: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $86,402, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richvale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.