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Richfield Springs, NY
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Richfield Springs, NY
At a Glance
How Richfield Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richfield Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Richfield Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Richfield Springs residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,420. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,248 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richfield Springs is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,941. Median rent is $759/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Richfield Springs reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,503/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Richfield Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richfield Springs has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.