Richmond Pacific Heights, El Cerrito, CA
Richmond Pacific Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Richmond Pacific Heights, El Cerrito, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Richmond Pacific Heights Neighborhood Overview
Richmond Pacific Heights is a neighborhood in El Cerrito, California, primarily served by the 94530 ZIP code. The area is characterized by its prime market tier, reflecting a stable and desirable residential environment. The housing stock here consists of moderately sized homes, with an average home size of approximately 1,275 square feet.
The housing market in Richmond Pacific Heights is strong, with a median home value of $1,046,500. Homeownership is the majority tenure, with a homeownership rate of 56.1%, while 43.9% of units are renter-occupied. The median gross rent is $2,334 per month. Recent mortgage lending activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 372 conventional originations out of a total of 388 HMDA loan originations, indicating a market with significant buyer activity and equity.
Residents of the neighborhood enjoy a high median household income of $119,761, which supports the premium housing costs. The neighborhood's financial profile and lending activity underscore its status as a prime, established community within the El Cerrito area.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 9 neighborhoods in El Cerrito.
Richmond Pacific Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $120K |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94530 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 388 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.3% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $915K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 372 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 15 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Richmond Pacific Heights, El Cerrito
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Richmond Pacific Heights
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30