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Richfield.
About
Life in Richfield
Richfield is a community of 11,806 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $143,963, median rent runs about $1,388 per month, and median home values are around $503,400. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Richfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
1.4%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.4% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Richfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Richfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (23.7%), and 0.4% of residents speak Korean at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.0%
of households
Married Couples
79.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Richfield
In Richfield, rent runs 28% above the WI average, and home values are 89% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,811
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
97.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $556,311 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Richfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Washington County, which includes Richfield, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Richfield: Washington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Richfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area
Commute28 min avg
How Richfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Richfield, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 89 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which covers Richfield, runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
52.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
280.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Washington County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
68.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Richfield, the most common type is winter weather, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $6.8M |
| 2024 | 19 | Winter Weather | $47,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Winter Weather | $29,000 |
| 2022 | 26 | Winter Weather | $928,500 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 18 | Winter Weather | $13,000 |
| 2019 | 25 | Winter Weather | $16,000 |
| 2018 | 24 | Winter Weather | $611,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Waukesha County, WI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Richfield) is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
113
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Waukesha County, WI (15 mi away)
Climate81°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Richfield has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.8"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 11°F | 1.74" |
| Feb | 32°F | 13°F | 1.85" |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.13" |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.85" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.18" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.69" |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.30" |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.25" |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 2.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Richfield
Uninsured
0.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Richfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Menomonee Falls
Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Hartford
St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · West Bend
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Richfield
Richfield's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 84 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Richfield
Richfield has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (84 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
84 mi awayCities Near Richfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Richfield FAQ
Is Richfield, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Richfield's median rent is $1,388/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $143,963/year. Median home value is $503,400.
Is Richfield, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Richfield is policed by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 52 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 281 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Richfield, Wisconsin?⌄
Washington County, which includes Richfield, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Richfield, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Richfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,388/month and median household income is $143,963/year. The median home value is $503,400.
How is the commute in Richfield, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Richfield is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from