North Richmond, California
North Richmond is a community of 3,855 people in Contra Costa County, California.
Why visit North Richmond
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Atchison Village, New Hotel Carquinez, Alvarado Area and Breuner Marsh.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in North Richmond
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Richmond
North Richmond is an unincorporated area in Contra Costa County, California, United States, a census-designated place (CDP) with a population of 4,175 as of the 2020 census, adjacent to and nearly surrounded by the city of Richmond.
From the Wikipedia article North Richmond, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Atchison Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Neighbourhood in Richmond, California, United States of America
New Hotel Carquinez
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hotel in California, United States of America
Nystrom Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Richmond, California, United States
Point Richmond Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Hidtyoric district in Richmond, California
Winehaven
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Human settlement in California, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Alvarado Area
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
National Historic Place in Richmond, California
Breuner Marsh
Park · 1.2 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Keller Beach
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Point Molate Beach Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Richmond, California, U.S.
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Park · 2.8 mi
Regional park in San Pablo Bay, California
Richmond Country Club
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in California, United States of America
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes3
Tacos Autlán
Fast food · Mexican · 0.9 mi
1835 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00
History
The area of North Richmond was populated by Ohlone tribes which settled the area in the 6th century. However, Hokan speaking people may have inhabited the area even earlier, and archaeological evidence shows human settlement to have begun at least by 4000 BC. The Ohlone tribesmen subsisted from hunter-gathering the bountiful amount of land and sea life of the area. Especially the great amounts of seafood made available along the coastline of Castro Cove and the surrounding marshlands and delta of Wildcat and San Pablo creeks. The majority of present-day North Richmond was territory of the Karkin tribe (or Carquinez) however the land lies on what was a border area with the Chocheño tribe and likely had influences of both groups. The tribes made great use of the salmon and trout runs on the rivers. However, today, culverting and damming has decimated the habitat for these species and they are rarely present ever at the opening of the watercourse.
In the early part of the 20th century, North Richmond was populated by Italian-Americans. During World War II, many African Americans moved from the South and Midwest and came to the Western United States in order to find jobs contributing to the war effort. Many came to work in Richmond's shipyards and consequently, moved into North Richmond.
From the History section of North Richmond, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship20
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
School · 2.5 mi
3040 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
School · 2.8 mi
3170 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond
Map of North Richmond
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 49°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 54°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 44°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Contra Costa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2017-03-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Rafael Airport (SRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Richmond 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- San Pablo 2 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Montalvin Manor 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- East Richmond Heights 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- El Sobrante 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Pinole 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Bayview 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- El Cerrito 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hercules 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Albany 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alvarado Park (Richmond, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Point Richmond Historic District (Richmond, CA), Ed Andersen, HABS/HAER photographer, Public domain
- New Hotel Carquinez (Richmond, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Atchison Village (Richmond, CA), Jet Lowe, HAER photographer, Public domain
- Winehaven Bldg 1, Robert Hicks, Public domain
- Kellerbeach1, yo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TamFromPinole, Seglea at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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