Richfield, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
36,725 Population
$84,055 Median Income
$320,400 Home Value
$1,334 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
214 Violent Crime / 100K
38.9 yrs Median Age
44.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
4.4
Economy
4.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.5
Education

People

Population36,725
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density5,417/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 63.4%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$84,055
Per Capita Income$46,914
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate4.4%
County GDP$37,138M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$320,400
Zillow Value$338,987
Median Rent$1,334
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Depression25.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime214/100K
Property Crime2,409/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft107.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul16° / 74°
Rain32 in/yr
Snow51 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

4.5/5
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Work From Home15.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Richfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$84,055
Home Value$320,400
Median Rent$1,334
Poverty Rate4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+44.3%
Unemployment3.6%
Violent Crime214.2 /100K
Avg Temperature46.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population36,725
Population Density5,417 per sq mi
Median Age38.9 years
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63.4% Black 10.1% Hispanic 3.1% Other 23.4%
White63.4%
Black or African American10.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races23.4%

Language

English Only75.8%
Spanish Speakers24.2%
English 75.8% Spanish 24.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.3%
Health Insurance92.3%

Income

12% above avg
Median Household Income$84,055
Per Capita Income$46,914
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,400
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$96,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate4.4%
Total Establishments (County)11,950
County GDP$37,138M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation748
Healthcare Facilities1,340
Retail Stores1,196
Manufacturing400
Total Establishments11,950

Industry Mix

Restaurants 748 Healthcare 1,340 Retail 1,196 Manufacturing 400

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$96,679
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,014

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.2 min
Work From Home15.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

14% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$320,400
Zillow Home Value Index$338,987

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$380,000
Price Per Sq Ft$210
Homes Sold (month)20
Sale-to-List Ratio101.7%
Price Drops36.8%
Active Inventory38

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.4%

Rental Costs

15% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,334
Zillow Rent Index$1,289

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,014
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.56%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.3%
Regular Checkup72.9%
Premature Death Rate5,146 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.5 / 10
Exercise Access96.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,340
Restaurants (County)748

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime214.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape33.0 /100K
Robbery93.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault87.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,408.8 /100K
Burglary477.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,823.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft107.1 /100K
Arson11.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)24

Temperature

16°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Average46.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.6 in
Annual Snowfall51.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Land Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density5,417 per sq mi
Latitude44.8744°
Longitude-93.2824°
County FIPS27037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 55.4%

Democrat +12.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.3%
High School+91.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density5,417 per sq mi
Land Area6.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)24

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