Acoustic Comfort Ranking — Richmond
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Richmond compare on acoustic comfort. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How acoustic comfort is measured →
Top Acoustic Comfort Neighborhoods — Ranked
Ambient noise is minimal and primarily consists of natural elements like wind and birdsong. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort in this area is significantly higher than the Richmond city average.
Acoustic levels are notably lower than the Richmond average, with noise consisting primarily of infrequent distant trains or occasional passing vehicles. According to iHuus data, the area maintains a high level of acoustic comfort.
Acoustic levels remain low, with only infrequent distant trains or passing vehicles audible. This level of tranquility is significantly higher than the Richmond city average, according to iHuus data.
Full Richmond Acoustic Comfort Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Heights | 8.9 | #1 | +5.9 ↑ |
| Carriage Hills South | 8.1 | #2 | +5.1 ↑ |
| Carriage Hills North | 7 | #3 | +4.0 ↑ |
| Hilltop Green | 4.2 | #4 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Point Richmond | 4.2 | #5 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Richmore Village/Metro Square | 3.8 | #6 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Richmore Village/Metro Square | 3.8 | #7 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Iron Triangle | 3.5 | #8 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Belding/Woods | 3.3 | #9 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Belding/Woods | 3.3 | #10 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Richmond Heights/East Richmond | 3.2 | #11 | +0.2 ↑ |
| May Valley | 3 | #12 | — |
| Marina Bay | 3 | #13 | — |
| Santa Fe | 2.9 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Shields-Reid | 2.9 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| North and East | 2.8 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Coronado | 2.5 | #17 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Pullman | 2.5 | #18 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Park Plaza | 2.3 | #19 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Laurel Park | 2 | #20 | -1.0 ↓ |
| El Sobrante Hills | 1.9 | #21 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Atchison Village | 1.9 | #22 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Greenbriar | 1.8 | #23 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Cortez/Stege | 1.8 | #24 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Cortez/Stege | 1.8 | #25 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Richmond Annex | 1.1 | #26 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Parkview | 0.8 | #27 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Eastshore | 0.8 | #28 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Panhandle Annex | 0.5 | #29 | -2.5 ↓ |
| Southwest Annex | 0.1 | #30 | -2.9 ↓ |
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