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Richmond, California · ZIP 94801

Richmond — ZIP 94801

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Richmond (94801) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Richmond. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $522K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share28%
Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100
Avg math proficiency12%
Avg reading proficiency21%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100
Typical home value$522K
Median rent$2,368/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$522K

Median Rent

$2,368/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

24,647

Violent Crime

4,200

Property Crime

20,447

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Contra Costa County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Washington ElementaryKG–06385
27%
27%
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond09–12546
17%
57%
Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryKG–06408
10%
19%
Peres ElementaryKG–08538
8%
14%
Verde ElementaryKG–08341
8%
9%
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06339
4%
3%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,564

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

49%

Median Age

34.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94801 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94801 has a school score of 46/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94801 is approximately $522K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94801 in Richmond has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.