Contra Costa County, California
Richmond Real Estate and Local Guide
A diverse industrial and port city on the East Bay shoreline of Contra Costa County with more waterfront than any other Bay Area city Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Richmond best.
About the area
Living in Richmond, CA
During World War II its Kaiser shipyards built 747 Victory and Liberty ships, more than any other site in the United States.
The housing market
Homes in Richmond
- About 53% of homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 60% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $650,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Richmond home
Point Richmond Historic District
Waterfront district with historic homes and the city's original commercial hub
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Major bridge crossing San Francisco and San Pablo bays
East Brother Island Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse on a small island in San Francisco Bay
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Bayfront regional park on the former Giant Powder Company site
Richmond Greenway
Rails-to-trails path and urban farming project through the city
Neighborhoods
Richmond areas to know
Point Richmond
Historic waterfront neighborhood and original commercial center
Iron Triangle
Central neighborhood bounded by rail lines
Hilltop District
Retail and entertainment hub in the northern part of the city
Marina Bay
Former shipyard area redeveloped into a residential waterfront neighborhood
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.