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Richfield, PA

Pennsylvania

Richfield is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 355. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
355 Population 306/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $50,737 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $226,464 Zillow
$488 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, $488/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $133,900
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $488
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Richfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population355
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$50,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,202M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent$488
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$226,464
Housing Units194
Rent Burden13.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation720 ft (219 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.2%
Libraries4

Is Richfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richfield receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Richfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richfield is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richfield is $133,900, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Richfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Richfield has a population of 355 with a density of 306 people per square mile. The median age is 61.7 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

355
Total Population
306
People / sq mi
61.7yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Richfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Richfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richfield is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Richfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,737
Avg Weekly Wage$885
IRS Avg AGI$63,175

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,002
County GDP$2,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants87
Healthcare101
Retail169
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Richfield is $133,900, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,464.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,900
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$226,464

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.3%
Housing Units194
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Effective Rate3.17%
Richfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation720 ft (219 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates40.6837°N, 77.1237°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 77.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+81.8%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density306/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants87
Retail Stores169

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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