Hilltop District, Richmond, CA
Hilltop District — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hilltop District, Richmond, 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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Hilltop District Neighborhood Overview
The Hilltop District is a well-established neighborhood in Richmond, California, primarily served by the 94805 ZIP code. It is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, with a homeownership rate of 68.2%, indicating a stable, resident-invested community. The area is classified as a Prime market tier, reflecting its desirability and financial stability within the local context.
The housing market in Hilltop District shows significant homeowner equity, with a median home value of $705,100. The average home size is approximately 1,300 square feet. Mortgage data from the past year shows robust activity with 491 total loan originations, overwhelmingly dominated by conventional loans (446), supplemented by 38 FHA and 7 VA loans. This lending profile aligns with the neighborhood's prime market status and higher median household income of $101,932.
Neighborhood character is shaped by its high rate of homeownership. For the 31.8% of households that are renter-occupied, the median gross rent is $2,095 per month. The combination of solid incomes, valuable housing stock, and a prime market designation positions Hilltop District as a cornerstone residential area within Richmond.
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Hilltop District Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $705K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $102K |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.3% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94805 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 491 |
| VA Loan Originations | 7 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.4% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $455K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 446 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 38 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hilltop District, Richmond
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Hilltop District
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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 2026-05-31