Below Average CostVery SafeRICHFIELD SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Richfield Springs is a small town of 1,240 in New York, with a median household income of $54,643
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Richfield Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Richfield Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Richfield Springs city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Richfield Springs's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Richfield Springs costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Richfield Springs, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$726
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Richfield Springs's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents
— 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
6.7 /100k
Property Crime
13.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Richfield Springs is served primarily by RICHFIELD SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Richfield Springs, NY
National Avg
School District
RICHFIELD SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Richfield Springs sees average highs of 23.3°F in January
and 72.6°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 85.5 inches of snow per year.
Richfield Springs's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Richfield Springs roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,200 and median rent is $726/month.
Richfield Springs's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 13.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Richfield Springs are operated by RICHFIELD SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Richfield Springs, NY has a population of 1,240, a median household income of $54,643, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Richfield Springs averages 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 85.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Richfield Springs, New York is 1,240 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Richfield Springs: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $118,200, median household income $54,643, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richfield Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
