Richmond SnackAbility
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Crime in Richmond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Richmond. Key points include:
There were 4,180 total crimes in Richmond in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,685.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 923.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 2,762.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Richmond is 73.91% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Richmond Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Richmond / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,180 | 3,685.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,047 | 923.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 9 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 262 | 231.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 752 | 663.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,133 | 2,762.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 146 | 128.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,875 | 1,653.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,112 | 980.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Richmond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Richmond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Richmond is 153 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Richmond is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Richmond is $606,426.
The median income in Richmond is $95,391.
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Richmond Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Richmond | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 242 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Richmond, CA Weather
The average high in Richmond is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Richmond
I live in Richmond and Richmond is very safe. It is very beautiful. You stupid morons just look at a map and think, ' OW, this city looks poor. Well it it's in the 10.' NO! It is such a good city and its beautiful. Shut your mouth and maybe you should go get research from people that live here. NOT PEOPLE THAT JUST ASSUME. DUMB A*S!! The schools are pretty good, too! One of the best charter schools in the world is here in richmond! So stop assuming and get you d**n facts straight!
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Richmond Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Richmond
The current population in Richmond is 115,505. The population has increased 12.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 115,505 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 115,396 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 115,619 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 115,677 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 110,051 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 109,884 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 109,340 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 108,853 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 108,303 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 107,597 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 106,469 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 105,280 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 104,225 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 103,161 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 102,264 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Richmond
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Richmond is:
18.1% White with 20,899 White residents.
16.1% African American with 18,583 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 138 American Indian residents.
13.6% Asian with 15,717 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 504 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 1,064 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 6,084 Two Or More residents.
45.5% Hispanic with 52,516 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Richmond | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18.1% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 45.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Richmond
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Richmond is 50.8% female with 58,687 female residents.
Richmond is 49.2% male with 56,818 male residents.
| Gender | Richmond | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Richmond completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Richmond completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Richmond completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Richmond completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Richmond completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Richmond completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Richmond completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Richmond completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Richmond completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Richmond | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Richmond, California
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4.1% of households in Richmond earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Richmond earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Richmond earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Richmond earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Richmond earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Richmond earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Richmond earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Richmond earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Richmond earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.3% of households in Richmond earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Richmond | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
