San Francisco Bay Area relocation guide
Moving to Richmond, CA
$583,950Median listing price
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About Richmond
Richmond is a waterfront Contra Costa County city of about 115,000 on San Pablo Bay, known for the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge, Marina Bay, and a vibrant arts scene. A historically industrial city with major shoreline parks.
Home prices in Richmond
The median listing price in Richmond is $583,950.
Top places in Richmond
- Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park — the Ford Assembly Plant and visitor center.
- Marina Bay — waterfront park and the Craneway Pavilion.
- The Richmond–San Rafael Bridge (aerial shown in the Commons photo below).
- Point Isabel Regional Shoreline — the Bay Area's beloved off-leash dog park.
- Richmond's skyline from Wildcat Canyon Regional Park (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Richmond Art Center and historic downtown Macdonald Avenue.
Commuting from Richmond
- BART: Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations (Red/Orange lines) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
- Amtrak Capitol Corridor (Richmond station) and San Francisco Bay Ferry (Richmond ferry terminal).
- AC Transit bus service.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-80 and the Bay Bridge: ~30–50 minutes (longer at peak).
Schools in Richmond
Public schools: West Contra Costa Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Richmond FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Richmond, CA?
The median listing price in Richmond is $583,950. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Richmond, CA?
BART: Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations (Red/Orange lines) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges). - Which school district serves Richmond, CA?
Richmond is served by West Contra Costa Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.