The Town FilesRichfield, Wisconsin
Village in Washington County · population 11,739 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $503,400
- Household income
- $143,963
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 47.8
Richfield is a village of 11,739 people in Washington County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $503,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 100% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 98% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 88% of Wisconsin towns.
How Richfield ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richfield is worth $503,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $143,963, which is more affordable than 32% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,388 a month. 97.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richfield | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $503,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,388 | $951 |
| Median household income | $143,963 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 97.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Richfield
| People | Richfield | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 24.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Richfield
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 36.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richfield since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 5, 1977 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 84 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 13, 2006.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 58,417 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,316 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Richfield itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Richfield
3 public schools with 830 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Belle Elementary | PK-5 | 354 | 15.4 |
| Friess Lake Elementary | PK-4 | 292 | 12.7 |
| Richfield Middle | 5-8 | 184 | 10.2 |
Towns near Richfield
- Germantown, WI5.5 mi · 20,917 people · home $373,600
- Erin, WI5.9 mi · 3,825 people · home $442,800
- Jackson, WI6.6 mi · 7,185 people · home $321,500
- Slinger, WI7.0 mi · 5,992 people · home $367,000
- Sussex, WI7.2 mi · 11,487 people · home $430,600
- Merton, WI7.7 mi · 3,441 people · home $575,800
- Polk, WI7.8 mi · 3,988 people · home $455,300
- Menomonee Falls, WI7.9 mi · 38,527 people · home $368,000
Richfield questions
Is Richfield, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richfield scores better for retirees than 84% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 49%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Richfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Richfield is valued at $503,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $143,963, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,388 a month.
What is the weather like in Richfield?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.8 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Richfield get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 5, 1977. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)