Richfield Springs, NY

Richfield Springs, New York

Richfield Springs, New York, in Otsego county, is 21 miles SE of Utica, New York (center to center) and 152 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. As of the year 2000 census, 1,255 people lived in Richfield Springs.

The People and Families of Richfield Springs

In Richfield Springs, about 51% of adults are married.

In Richfield Springs, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the village, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richfield Springs had a median family income of $40,956.

Political Inclinations

Richfield Springs residents donated more money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Richfield Springs Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Richfield Springs are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Richfield Springs offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the village compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Richfield Springs, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Richfield Springs, NY

Comparing Richfield Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Richfield Springs Almanac

Richfield Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Richfield Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Richfield Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Richfield Springs Public Libraries

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Richfield Springs High Schools (2004)

RICHFIELD SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL
93 MAIN ST
315-858-0610
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 667 students.

Richfield Springs Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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