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Richmond

City in British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Richmond, British Columbia is a multicultural city known for its outstanding Asian cuisine, beautiful waterfront, and close proximity to Vancouver. With a mix of urban attractions and heritage sites, it's a gateway to the Fraser River delta and Pacific Ocean.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
4,055
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.17°, -123.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,825
Local Cost
$2,044
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
4.5°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1283 mm
Internet Speed
298 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1453.0
Airport
YVR
Distance
4 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 161 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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