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Richfield, Minnesota

Richfield, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 3 miles N of Bloomington, Minnesota (center to center) and 6 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Richfield has a population of 34,439.

The People and Families of Richfield

In Richfield, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Richfield live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richfield had a median family income of $56,434. To its credit, the people in Richfield value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Richfield ($4,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Richfield Housing

About 68% of housing units in Richfield are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Richfield, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Richfield are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Richfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyRichfield Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyRichfield Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Richfield Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Richfield Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Richfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Richfield, MN

Comparing Richfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens95
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population85
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity510
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime62

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