Signals
Cherryland
Richmond
Opportunity
44 · Bottom 24%
vs45 · Bottom 27%
Climate
89 · Top 8%
vs89 · Top 8%
Physical resilience
37 · Bottom 29%
vs23 · Bottom 17%
Housing affordability
35 · Bottom 3%
vs51 · Bottom 11%
Access
99 · Top 8%
vs95 · Top 40%
Economic stability
58 · Bottom 46%
vs60 · Top 50%
Measured values
| Metric | Cherryland | Richmond | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,143 | 115,505 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $86,418 | $95,391 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $38,191 | $43,743 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 11,855/sq mi | 3,845/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $668,800 | $668,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,140 | $1,960 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 39.3% | 54.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.6% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.7% | -1.8% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 33.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 9.7% | 13.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 75°F | 66°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 43°F | 47°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 16.0" | 22.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 7 mi | 18 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 37.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.9 | 37.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Cherryland
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
Richmond
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
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