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Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond, CA

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1.4 /5
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Ranked 29th /32 in Richmond, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $618.81k
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    Overvalued
    $65k
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    Appreciation
    5%

At a glance

Fairmede-Hilltop is ranked #29 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 1.4/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $618.81k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $65,000. It ranks 31st of 32 in Richmond for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.1/5) and schools (1.3/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Midcentury Homes, Hillside Streets, Freeway Access

Fairmede-Hilltop, which almost everyone just calls Hilltop, spreads across the rolling hills in the northeast corner of Richmond, right where the city meets I-80. The housing is largely mid-century, with single-family homes on curving hillside streets mixed with newer condos, townhomes, and apartment developments that filled in from the 1990s on. It is a real mix of owners and renters, and the feel shifts from quiet residential cul-de-sacs to busier stretches near the freeway and retail. The location is built for commuters and outdoor types. I-80 gives quick access toward Berkeley and San Francisco, the hills hold a string of parks including Country Club Vista and Humphrey, and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park is close for serious trail time. The story to watch is the old Hilltop Mall just to the north. The shuttered mall site is the centerpiece of the city's Hilltop Horizon plan, a long-term redevelopment slated to bring thousands of homes, parks, and a transit hub over the coming years. That means upside and construction in the same breath, and it is the single biggest variable for anyone buying nearby today.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    2.5

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    Public Spaces

    3.6

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    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Neighborhood Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Fairmede-Hilltop ranks 7th of 33 for sunshine in Richmond, and it out-suns about a third of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 76° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Richmond
7th of 33
Across the Bay Area
32nd percentile
Rain per year
23 in driest in city
Warmest month
Sep 76° avg high
Summer day
54° → 75°F
Winter day
44° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Bayview Elementary PrimaryK-6
0.8/5
Highland Elementary PrimaryK-6
1.6/5
Betty Reid Soskin Middle Middle7-8
1.7/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Fairmede-Hilltop FAQs10 answers

Is Fairmede-Hilltop a good place to live?

Fairmede-Hilltop ranks 29th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 1.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.1/5) and schools (1.3/5).

Is Fairmede-Hilltop safe?

Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond scores 1.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 28th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.

What do homes in Fairmede-Hilltop cost?

The median home price in Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond is $618.81k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $65,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Fairmede-Hilltop rising or falling?

The median home price in Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond is up about 5.9% over the past 12 months, from $584.31k to $618.81k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Fairmede-Hilltop?

Schools serving Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond include Bayview Elementary (0.8/5), Highland Elementary (1.6/5) and Betty Reid Soskin Middle (1.7/5).

What is the weather like in Fairmede-Hilltop?

Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 54° to 75°F and winter days 44° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is Fairmede-Hilltop walkable to shops and restaurants?

Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 14th of 32 in Richmond.

What is Fairmede-Hilltop known for?

Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond is associated with Midcentury Homes, Hillside Streets and Freeway Access.

How does Fairmede-Hilltop compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?

Fairmede-Hilltop ranks 29th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 31st of 32 in Richmond for schools (1.3/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.

What are the downsides of living in Fairmede-Hilltop?

Fairmede-Hilltop, Richmond scores lowest on safety (1.1/5) and schools (1.3/5).

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