Richfield is a somewhat small village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 11,855 people and two associated neighborhoods, Richfield is the 81st largest community in Wisconsin.
Richfield home prices are not only among the most expensive in Wisconsin, but Richfield real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Richfield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 20.92% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Richfield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Richfield’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
The citizens of Richfield are among the most well-educated in the nation: 47.33% of adults in Richfield have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Richfield in 2022 was $60,912, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $243,648 for a family of four.
The people who call Richfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Richfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Richfield include German, Irish, Polish, English, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Richfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and German/Yiddish.