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Richfield Springs, NY


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Richfield Springs Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Richfield Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Richfield Springs Affordability of Rents

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults73
Median Family Income62
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built12
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Historic Richfield Springs

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Bath house c1900.

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Bath house c1900.

Bella Vista (residence of R.F. Westcott) between 1900 and 1905

The Earlington between 1890 and 1901

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