The Town FilesRichfield, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 36,994 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $344,000
- Household income
- $85,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 39.4
Richfield is a city of 36,994 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $344,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 99% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 99% of Minnesota towns.
How Richfield ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richfield is worth $344,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $85,132, which is more affordable than 23% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,393 a month. 61.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richfield | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $344,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,393 | $991 |
| Median household income | $85,132 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Richfield
| People | Richfield | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.9% | — |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 90.2% |
Weather in Richfield
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 8.8°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.2 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richfield since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 232 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 290 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 8, 1966.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Richfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Richfield
22 public schools with 5,730 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,235 | 13.7 |
| RICHFIELD MIDDLE | 6-8 | 788 | 13.6 |
| RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOL | PK-5 | 554 | 11.1 |
| PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY INC. (charter) | PK-8 | 530 | 11.0 |
| RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL | PK-5 | 507 | 12.1 |
| SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 428 | 13.0 |
| SciTech Academy Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 330 | 19.4 |
| Seven Hills - Richfield Middle (charter) | 6-8 | 302 | 9.4 |
| CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 300 | 9.1 |
| Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary (charter) | K-5 | 297 | 9.9 |
| Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities (charter) | K-6 | 123 | 13.7 |
| CENTRAL EDUCATION CENTER | PK-PK | 98 | 7.5 |
Towns near Richfield
- Bloomington, MN3.5 mi · 89,987 people · home $361,700
- Edina, MN4.0 mi · 53,494 people · home $646,300
- Minneapolis, MN6.2 mi · 429,954 people · home $362,200
- St. Louis Park, MN6.5 mi · 50,010 people · home $386,800
- Hopkins, MN6.9 mi · 19,079 people · home $375,600
- Eagan, MN7.1 mi · 68,855 people · home $397,100
- Mendota Heights, MN7.3 mi · 11,744 people · home $520,300
- Burnsville, MN7.6 mi · 64,317 people · home $355,200
Richfield questions
Is Richfield, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richfield scores better for retirees than 18% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 2%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Richfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Richfield is valued at $344,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,132, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,393 a month.
What is the weather like in Richfield?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 8.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 51.2 inches of snow.
Does Richfield get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)