New York
Richfield Springs is a small town in New York with a population of 1,096. Residents earn $55,417 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richfield Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Richfield Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Richfield Springs is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 19.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Richfield Springs is $132,500, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Richfield Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 85.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,417 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,420 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,796 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,248 |
| County GDP | $2,632M |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Healthcare | 190 |
| Retail | 172 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,966 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.50% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $132,500 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,941 |
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $759 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,966 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.50% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,219/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 190 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 85.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8537°N, 74.9862°W |
| County FIPS | 36057 |
Winner: Republican by 28.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 190 |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Retail Stores | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |