Pullman, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Pullman is ranked #23 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 1.7/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5), at a median home price of $529.45k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $85,000. It ranks 21st of 32 in Richmond for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (1.7/5), though prices run about 20% below the Richmond median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Pullman is a small central-Richmond neighborhood with an outsized piece of the city's history baked into it. It grew up in the 1910s around the Pullman Company's railcar repair shop, one of only a handful in the country at the time, and the tight orthogonal grid of worker housing still defines the layout. The old Pullman Avenue is now Carlson Boulevard, and South Street was renamed Ethel Dotson Drive in 2021 for the local civil-rights and environmental activist who grew up here. The shop closed in 1959, and the neighborhood has filled in since with a mix of older homes and newer residential and apartment development. It is compact and central, with Cutting and Carlson Boulevards carrying buses and connecting quickly to downtown Richmond and the freeways. The honest read is that Pullman is a modest, mixed central neighborhood where the appeal is history, affordability, and location rather than polish or quiet. The surrounding corridors are busy and workaday, and upkeep runs block to block. For buyers who like a neighborhood with a real story and an attainable price, Pullman has both.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.0
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Stege Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Lovonya DeJean Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Pullman FAQs10 answers
Is Pullman a good place to live?
Pullman ranks 23rd of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 1.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (1.7/5).
Is Pullman safe?
Pullman, Richmond scores 1.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 26th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Pullman cost?
The median home price in Pullman, Richmond is $529.45k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $85,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Pullman rising or falling?
The median home price in Pullman, Richmond is up about 3.8% over the past 12 months, from $510.07k to $529.45k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Pullman?
Schools serving Pullman, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Stege Elementary (0.5/5) and Fred T. Korematsu Middle (3.2/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Pullman?
Pullman, Richmond receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 22nd of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 72°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Pullman walkable to shops and restaurants?
Pullman, Richmond scores 4.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 25th of 32 in Richmond.
What is Pullman known for?
Pullman, Richmond is associated with Railroad Heritage, Worker Grid and Carlson Corridor. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5).
How does Pullman compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Pullman ranks 23rd of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 21st of 32 in Richmond for schools (1.7/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.
What are the downsides of living in Pullman?
Pullman, Richmond scores lowest on safety (1.3/5) and schools (1.7/5).
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