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Point Richmond, CA

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A coastal hideaway in southeastern Richmond

Coastal Picturesque Charming

Nestled alongside the San Francisco Bay in southeastern Richmond, Point Richmond is a scenic neighborhood in a charming locale. Point Richmond’s hilly landscape lends many of its rentals picturesque views of the lush community along with the iconic bay.

Residents enjoy exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation in the neighborhood, with local mainstays like Keller Beach Park, Richmond Plunge, and Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Although Point Richmond is largely residential, the community delights the many restaurants, coffeehouses, and shops clustered in the walkable downtown area on Washington Avenue and Park Place. Commuting from Point Richmond is a breeze with direct access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$73,195

Average: $99,220

Education

6,315

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

16,917

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

12%

Housing Distribution

Point Richmond has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
  • Brooks Island Regional Preserve
  • Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
  • Marina Park & Green
  • Shimada Friendship Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.