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Richfield, OH


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Richfield, Ohio

Richfield, Ohio, in Summit county, is 12 miles S of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 18 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The village is considered part of the Akron metropolitan area. Richfield has a population of 3,286.

The People and Families of Richfield

In Richfield, about 66% of adults are married. Richfield is considered a village for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richfield had a median family income of $70,703. Richfield is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Richfield finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Richfield is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Richfield ($9,761). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Richfield Housing

About 89% of housing units in Richfield are owner-occupied. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Richfield, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Richfield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Richfield Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Richfield Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Richfield Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Richfield People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Richfield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Richfield, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

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