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Richfield, MN

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 58
Population36,725
Foreign Born9.1%
Population Density5,418people per mi²
Median Age38.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

114/100

14% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Richfield, Minnesota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$40k
Comfortable $62k$92k
Luxury $134k+$208k+
Elite (Top 5%) $158k+$244k+
Affordability Ratio

92%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
38
Positive
22
Poor
0
Negative
7

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5mi

Airport

MSP — Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (Terminal 1) MN

3.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Minneapolis, MN

7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 3.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 4.4 mi
Marina4Nearest 4.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink3Nearest 1.5 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 4.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$84k+4.1%
12% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$739k
13% above US avg
College Educated
44.3%
27% above US avg
WFH
15.7%
10% above US avg
Homeownership
62.4%
5% below US avg
Median Home
$320k
14% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−33.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−45.1%
Homicide
0.08 / 1k Residents273% above state avg
Robbery
0.30 / 1k Residents14% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.07 / 1k Residents28% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−21.7%
Burglary
1.59 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
17.12 / 1k Residents58% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.50 / 1k Residents52% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+32Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Richfield, Minnesota
Dem Rep
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5A~-17°F min
Growing Season171 days207 frost-free
Annual Rainfall36.2"
Elevation846 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor6.6 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,418/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak16 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 249 mi · coast 985 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$456.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMinneapolis430k people are 6.6 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMSP3.5 mi away
Distance to State Capital11 miSaint Paul, MN
Nearest Prison6.5 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T04:24:13.000Z

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