Primary sources for Richmond, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Richmond, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Richmond, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Richmond, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Richmond, CA
Electricity rates in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA ranks 16th of 263 California cities for households without a vehicle (8.9%). Richmond, California has 115,396 residents in 40,466 households; 26.9% heat with electricity.
In Richmond, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge. See how to compare suppliers.
Richmond on the map
Contra Costa County, with Richmond marked
Who lives in Richmond: income, cars, homes
In Richmond, CA, 3,606 households own no vehicle and 22,849 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Richmond, CA homes: 20,372 have 3+ bedrooms, 8,596 none or one, median 4.8 rooms. In Richmond, CA, 10,373 of 18,138 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,070 households moved in since 2018 and 8,119 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. 15,595 residents of Richmond, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.6. In Richmond, CA, 7,698 of 40,466 households earn under $35,000, 9,238 $35,000-$75,000, 12,715 $75,000-$150,000 and 10,815 $150,000 or more. Of 54,967 workers in Richmond, CA, 6,620 work from home, 34,084 drive alone, 5,266 ride transit and 753 walk.
Household income in Richmond, CA
| Richmond, CA | Value | Rank in California (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA, households under $35,000 | 19.0% | 92 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, households $150,000 or more | 26.7% | 146 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, residents below poverty | 13.6% | 69 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, median age | 37.6 | 127 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 48.2% | 206 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, households without a vehicle | 8.9% | 16 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 56.5% | 232 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, workers at home | 12.0% | 146 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, cost-burdened renters | 57.2% | 111 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, moved in since 2018 | 24.9% | 203 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, moved in before 2000 | 20.1% | 120 of 263 |
Facts about Richmond
- Residents of Richmond, CA, ACS 2023
- 115,39654 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Richmond, CA
- $90,038157 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Richmond, CA
- 40,4662.85 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Richmond, CA
- 52.5%21,253 owners and 19,213 renter households
- Housing units in Richmond, CA
- 42,2571,791 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Richmond, CA
- 26.9%10,880 of 40,466 homes
- Land area of Richmond, CA
- 30.0 sq mi3,841.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Richmond, CA
- 2.1%at 503 kWh a month over the $90,038 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Richmond, CA
- 4NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 3.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Richmond, CA
- 196528,381 of 42,257 homes (67.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Richmond, CA
- $650,100$1,895 gross rent a month, 3.50% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Richmond
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. charged Richmond homes 17.57 ¢/kWh in 2015. Richmond: 31.70 ¢ in 2024, 80% up. Richmond: against 88% up for the California average.
Richmond: a 503 kWh month at that price. Richmond: $88 in 2015, $160 in 2024. Richmond: $1,914 a year, 2.1% of the $90,038 median income.
Richmond: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Richmond | Richmond: Gap to California average | Richmond: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Richmond | 17.57 | +0.58 | +4.92 |
| 2016, Richmond | 19.46 | +2.07 | +6.91 |
| 2017, Richmond | 20.22 | +1.91 | +7.33 |
| 2018, Richmond | 20.37 | +1.53 | +7.50 |
| 2019, Richmond | 18.64 | -0.51 | +5.63 |
| 2020, Richmond | 19.70 | -0.75 | +6.55 |
| 2021, Richmond | 22.47 | -0.35 | +8.81 |
| 2022, Richmond | 24.66 | -1.18 | +9.62 |
| 2023, Richmond | 25.96 | -3.55 | +9.96 |
| 2024, Richmond | 31.70 | -0.27 | +15.22 |
Richmond, CA: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Richmond, CA price.
CSVBill and heat pump calculator, Richmond
Compare Richmond with nearby cities
| City near Richmond, CA | Distance from Richmond | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 115,396 | $90,038 | 1965 | $650,100 | 4 | 12.0% |
| San Pablo, CA | 1.2 mi northeast | 31,771 (-83,625) | $78,215 (-$11,823) | 1969 (+4 yr) | $516,000 (-$134,100) | 3 (-1) | 7.3% (-4.8 pts) |
| Berkeley, CA | 6.9 mi southeast | 120,223 (+4,827) | $108,558 (+$18,520) | 1946 (-19 yr) | $1,351,100 (+$701,000) | 9 (+5) | 32.5% (+20.4 pts) |
| San Rafael, CA | 8.2 mi west | 60,604 (-54,792) | $109,317 (+$19,279) | 1968 (+3 yr) | $1,246,200 (+$596,100) | 6 (+2) | 22.9% (+10.8 pts) |
| Vallejo, CA | 11.9 mi northeast | 124,637 (+9,241) | $89,496 (-$542) | 1975 (+10 yr) | $557,500 (-$92,600) | 0 (-4) | 10.0% (-2.1 pts) |
| Novato, CA | 13.7 mi northwest | 52,689 (-62,707) | $112,193 (+$22,155) | 1974 (+9 yr) | $1,007,100 (+$357,000) | 2 (-2) | 17.7% (+5.6 pts) |
Who supplies Richmond
Contra Costa County lists 1 utility for Richmond, CA (115,396 residents): homes pay 31.70 cents per kWh, about $160 a month at 503 kWh, 2.1% of the $90,038 Richmond median income. Contra Costa County page.
Housing and heating in Richmond
Richmond, CA: 28,381 of 42,257 homes were built before 1980 and 4,817 in 2000 or later. Richmond, CA has 25,151 detached houses, 8,745 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 159 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Richmond, CA
% of homes by decade built, Richmond, CA
- 11pre-40
- 1840s
- 1650s
- 1160s
- 1170s
- 1380s
- 990s
- 800s
- 310s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Richmond, CA
| Richmond, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA, median year built | 1965 | 1978 | -13 years | 208 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, built before 1980 | 67.2% | 53.8% | +13.4 points | 90 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, built 2000 or later | 11.4% | 17.8% | -6.4 points | 165 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, detached houses | 59.5% | 67.5% | -7.9 points | 137 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 20.7% | 16.5% | +4.2 points | 108 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, mobile homes | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2 points | 231 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, renter households | 47.5% | 32.3% | +15.1 points | 82 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, median home value | $650,100 | $830,800 | -$180,700 | 145 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, median gross rent a month | $1,895 | $2,322 | -$427 | 158 of 263 |
| Richmond, CA, people per household | 2.82 | 2.79 | +0.03 | 164 of 263 |
Outage risk around Richmond
Richmond, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 4 wind and 0 tornado, 3.5 per 100,000 residents of 115,396. Top gust near Richmond, CA: 61 knots, 70 mph.
Reports within 15 miles of Richmond, CA
wind and tornado reports, Richmond, CA
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| Richmond, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA, 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Richmond, CA, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Richmond, CA, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cost of living with electricity in Richmond
Richmond, CA: 40,466 households at $1,781 a year per home for electricity (Contra Costa County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $72.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,585 a year per household.
| Group in Richmond, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Richmond, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA, all households | 40,466 | $1,781 | $72.1 million | 1.98% |
| Richmond, CA, homeowners | 21,253 | $2,053 | $43.6 million | 2.28% |
| Richmond, CA, renters | 19,213 | $1,225 | $23.5 million | 1.36% |
Climate and electric heating around Richmond
Richmond is in Contra Costa County, CA. Richmond: degree days are county values.
Richmond: 2,549 heating degree days a year. Richmond: 881 cooling degree days a year.
| Richmond | County value |
|---|---|
| Richmond, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 2,549 |
| Richmond, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 2,388 |
| Richmond, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 881 |
| Richmond, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,048 |
| Richmond, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 27.6% |
Richmond: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Richmond
Richmond, CA counts 115,396 residents in 40,466 households, on 30.0 square miles. Household income in Richmond, CA is $90,038; 21,253 of its 40,466 households own. 10,880 of the 40,466 occupied homes in Richmond, CA heat with electricity.
Richmond, CA has 42,257 housing units, 1,791 of them vacant or seasonal. Richmond, CA ranks 50th of 263 California cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1965). Richmond, CA ranks 82nd of 263 California cities for the share of renter households (47%).
Richmond, CA ranks 92nd of 263 California cities for households earning under $35,000 (19.0%).
ZIP codes in Richmond
| ZIP area touching Richmond, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Richmond | Share of Richmond's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 94801 (Richmond, CA) | 88.0% | 33.8% |
| 94803 (Richmond, CA) | 60.5% | 25.8% |
| 94804 (Richmond, CA) | 100.0% | 21.6% |
| 94806 (Richmond, CA) | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| 94805 (Richmond, CA) | 65.3% | 4.1% |
| 94530 (Richmond, CA) | 15.2% | 2.2% |
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Questions on Richmond
Richmond: what is the electricity rate?
Richmond, CA has no price of its own; its 115,396 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 503 kWh month costs $160. In Richmond, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Richmond: how does it rank among California cities?
Richmond, CA: rank 54 of 263 by its 115,396 residents, rank 157 of 263 by $90,038 median income.
Richmond: how many homes heat with electricity?
Richmond, CA: 10,880 of 40,466 occupied homes, 26.9%; Contra Costa County 27.6%.
Richmond: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 2.1% of the $90,038 median income in Richmond, CA.
Richmond: damaging storms reported nearby?
4 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Richmond, CA, 2015 to 2025, 3.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Richmond?
Richmond, CA: median home built 1965; 28,381 of 42,257 homes (67.2%) predate 1980, 25,151 are detached and 8,745 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Richmond, CA households have no car?
3,606 households; 22,849 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Richmond, CA?
20,372 of 42,257 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.8 rooms.
How many Richmond, CA renters struggle with rent?
10,373 of 18,138 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.