Richfield, Minnesota
Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 1% for walkability
- bottom 9% for property crime
Richfield is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 37,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.
Official websitecityofrichfield.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.0 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$81k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 38% of US places
Home Value$294k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.19%better than 39% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.89%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment4.6%better than 43% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.6 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.2 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.0better than 88% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 78% of US places
School Quality85.7better than 79% of US places
Violent Crime707/100kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Crime2697/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population36,80996th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.237th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+464th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)59.9%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.1%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 66% of US places
Walkability15.1/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance3 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.9%better than 64% of US places
Amenities Nearby170.07better than 66% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Richfield an affordable place to live?
- Richfield is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Richfield?
- The median home value in Richfield is $294k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Richfield?
- Median household income in Richfield is $81k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Richfield?
- Median gross rent in Richfield is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Richfield safe?
- Richfield is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 707/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 2697/100k.
- What is the weather like in Richfield?
- Richfield averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 34.6 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Richfield?
- Public-school quality in Richfield is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Richfield?
- The average one-way commute in Richfield is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)