Richfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Snyder County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
355 Population 306/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $50,737 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $232,829 Zillow
$488 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
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

Richfield, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,875
18% below
$50,737 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
53% below
Zillow: $232,829
Median Rent
$488/mo
58% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
47%
Rent
42%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richfield residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,737. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,002 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richfield is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,829. Median rent is $488/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

12.3% of adults in Richfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population355
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$50,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent$488
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$232,829
Housing Units194
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,209/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation720 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Richfield was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.