Neighborhood guide
Living in Richmond
Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA has a dense set of amenities and strong transit access, with 43 transit POIs and 212 total POIs observed. Housing costs are substantial relative to the reported income level, while the school set is mixed and the overall school-quality score is low.
Overall livability
A strong, well-rounded place to live.
Schools · daily life · commute · livability
The decision factors
What it's like, scored
Schools, daily life, getting around: each scored from transparent neighborhood data, not a list of POIs.
Daily life & walkability
Everyday errands are an easy walk.
- 17 grocery option(s), closest 1.2 mi
- 27 parks & gyms nearby
- 30 everyday errands within reach
Dining & nightlife
A lively scene — plenty to walk out to.
- 12 restaurant(s)
- 10 cafe(s)
- 13 bar(s)
Getting around
Strongly connected — easy to get anywhere.
- 43 transit stops nearby
School quality
A thin or low-rated school scene.
- 7 public schools
Cost relative to income
Buying here stretches the local income.
- Median home value $558,600
Schools
Schools serving this area
7 public schools across 1 district — 0 highly rated (4–5★) , 6 lower rated (1–2★) plus 1 private/charter option
7
Public schools
1
District
West Contra Costa Unified
0
Highly rated (4–5★)
6 lower-rated (1–2★) · 0 mid
1
Private / charter
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
Nearest by level
Elementary
Williams & Brown Academy
Grades 3
Middle
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Grades K-6
High
Greenwood Academy
Grades 9-12
The market
What homes cost here
What homes cost in this area.
$558,600
Median home value
$1,585/mo
Median rent
46%
owner-occupied
Live inventory