Living in Richfield Springs, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richfield Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Richfield Springs has 1,104 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $55,750 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $132,400, the median rent is $756/month.
Richfield Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Richfield Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,104
- Median age
- 35.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $132,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $756/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Richfield Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Richfield Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richfield Springs the median home value is $132,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,003 a month in housing costs.
Richfield Springs median household income
The median household income in Richfield Springs is $55,750 and the income per person is $29,255. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Richfield Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 513
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.59
Richfield Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,104
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 422
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richfield Springs ›
Education in Richfield Springs
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Richfield Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richfield Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Richfield Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Springs | 1,104 | $55,750 | $132,400 | $756 |
| Springfield Center | 244 | $51,667 | — | — |
| South Ilion | 195 | $103,333 | $78,700 | — |
| West Winfield | 837 | $76,667 | $151,300 | $679 |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | $380,900 | $1,223 |
| Ilion | 7,593 | $62,843 | $108,700 | $694 |
| East Frankfort | 571 | $57,833 | $109,500 | $963 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
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What is the median household income in Richfield Springs, NY?
The median household income in Richfield Springs is $55,750, 35% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Richfield Springs?
The median home value in Richfield Springs is $132,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Richfield Springs?
The median gross rent in Richfield Springs is $756 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Richfield Springs, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
What is the median age in Richfield Springs?
The median age in Richfield Springs is 35.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Richfield Springs?
The average commute to work in Richfield Springs is 34 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richfield Springs?
The unemployment rate in Richfield Springs is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richfield Springs?
26.1% of adults in Richfield Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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