At a Glance
Median Income
$80,536
$31,943 per capita
Home Value
$212,100
Zillow: $329,148
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.7% smoking rate
How Richfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richfield residents earn a median household income of $80,536 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,943. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richfield is $212,100 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,148. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
30.3% of adults in Richfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richfield has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population839
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,536
Per Capita$31,943
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,100
Rent$1,071
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$329,148
Housing Units352
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation644 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Richfield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.