Families in Richmond earn a median $106,595 a year, and the typical owned home is worth $663,900. A simple rule puts the need for a typical family here at about $1,500,000. Term life is usually the lowest cost way to get there.
Richmond by the numbers
- Median household income
- $106,595Higher than the California median of $100,149
- Typical home value
- $663,900Lower than the California median of $759,500
- Homes owned
- 56%61% of owned homes have a mortgage
- Households with kids
- 27%40,660 households in all
- Age 65 and older
- 14%Median age 40
- Veterans
- 2,4452.6% of adults
Living in Richmond
Richmond is one of 77 California cities with more than 100,000 people, with 115,356 residents and a median age of 40.
The median household here earns $106,595, above the US median of $81,604. The typical home costs about 6.2 times that income, a heavy load for one paycheck to carry alone.
Compared with nearby Berkeley (7 miles away), homes in Richmond are worth less ($663,900 vs $1,429,700), and more households have kids at home.
The biggest hands on job group here is driving and moving goods, at 9.7% of workers. Drivers who switch carriers often lose their work coverage, so a policy they own matters.
Who works in Richmond
The biggest groups of hands on and front line jobs here, as a share of all workers. Some of these jobs can change your price, and some companies treat them better than others.
What fits families in Richmond
61% of owned homes in Richmond still have a mortgage. If your family would struggle to make that payment without you, size a policy to the loan. More on mortgage protection
27% of households here have kids under 18. Term life covers the years they depend on you for the lowest price. More on term life
14% of people in Richmond are 65 or older, lower than the California rate. A small policy keeps funeral costs off the family. More on final expense
About 2,445 veterans live in Richmond. VGLI is not your only choice. More on veterans
Final expense and burial insurance in Richmond
About 16,400 people in Richmond are 65 or older. A small final expense policy, also called burial insurance, pays for the funeral so the family does not have to.
| Age | Women, $10,000 | Men, $10,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | $33 | $43 |
| 70 | $53 | $70 |
| 80 | $98 | $134 |
National sample rates, Choice Mutual, Rates valid as of March 9, 2026. Not a quote. Funeral costs and help in California
California rules that protect you
- Free look: 10 days to return a new policy for a refund
- Grace period: 60 days if you miss a payment
- Guaranty protection: up to 80% of death benefit, up to $300,000 in death benefits
- Help line: California Department of Insurance, 1-800-927-4357
Common questions in Richmond
How much life insurance do I need in Richmond?
A quick rule of thumb: 10 years of income plus what you owe on your home. With Richmond's median household income of $106,595 and a typical home value of $663,900, that lands near $1,500,000 for a typical family. Your number depends on your debts, kids and savings. Our calculator does the math.
Can I get life insurance in Richmond without a medical exam?
Often, yes. Many companies approve healthy people with health questions and records instead of an exam. Older buyers can also look at simplified issue or guaranteed issue final expense plans.
Do I need an agent licensed in California?
Yes. An agent must hold a California license to sell you a policy. You can check a license with the California Department of Insurance at 1-800-927-4357.
What does a funeral cost near Richmond?
Local prices vary by funeral home. Nationally, the median funeral with viewing and burial was $8,300 in 2023, and $6,280 with cremation (NFDA). Under the FTC Funeral Rule, any funeral home in Richmond must give you an itemized price list.
Source: FTC Funeral Rule · NFDA price study
What happens if my insurance company fails in California?
The California Life & Health Insurance Guarantee Association protects California policyholders up to 80% of death benefit, up to $300,000 in death benefits, per insured person.
Source: California Life & Health Insurance Guarantee Association · NOLHGA: how you are protected
Near Richmond
Berkeley (7 mi), Vallejo (12 mi), Oakland (15 mi), Daly City (18 mi), Concord (20 mi), Hayward (26 mi)
Sources
Local numbers are Census American Community Survey 2024 one year estimates for Richmond, CA. The coverage figure is a rule of thumb, not advice.
