At a Glance
Median Income
$135,774
$64,595 per capita
Home Value
$456,500
Zillow: $532,566
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
1,862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $135,774 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,595. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richfield is $456,500 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,566. Median rent is $1,460/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Richfield reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,862/100K.
Education
49.1% of adults in Richfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,806
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,774
Per Capita$64,595
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$456,500
Rent$1,460
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$532,566
Housing Units4,560
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property1,862/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Richfield was built in 1986.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
