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California
Richmond
Population 115,505
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California
Albany
Population 19,414
Richmond, CA vs Albany, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Richmond, CA | Albany, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,505 | 19,414 |
| Median Household Income | $95,391 | $144,107 |
| Median Rent | $1,960/mo | $2,445/mo |
| Median Home Value | $668,200 | $1,202,200 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 116 | 116 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 53.1% | 44.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | 4.7% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 814 | 182 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 2,090 | 2,378 |
| Median AQI | 48 | 49 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 195 | 194 |
| Summer Highs | 72°F | 72°F |
| Winter Lows | 45°F | 45°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 34.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 22.1 | 20.5 |
| College Degree Rate | 33% | 77.8% |
| Foreign-Born % | 34.5% | 26% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -1.2% | -5.2% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.