The Town FilesRichfield, Ohio
Village in Summit County · population 3,729 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $333,900
- Household income
- $82,560
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 55.0
Richfield is a village of 3,729 people in Summit County, Ohio. The median home is worth $333,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns, quieter than 97% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Richfield ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richfield is worth $333,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $82,560, which is more affordable than 5% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,210 a month. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,210 | $914 |
| Median household income | $82,560 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Richfield
| People | Richfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Richfield
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on March 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 261,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,871 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Richfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Richfield
2 public schools with 1,610 students, about 21.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revere High School | 8-12 | 922 | 19.2 |
| Richfield Elementary School | PK-2 | 688 | 26.5 |
Towns near Richfield
- Brecksville, OH5.3 mi · 13,635 people · home $371,900
- Montrose-Ghent, OH5.3 mi · 5,254 people · home $545,500
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH5.9 mi · 51,114 people · home $183,300
- Broadview Heights, OH6.2 mi · 19,936 people · home $316,700
- Fairlawn, OH7.1 mi · 7,710 people · home $284,600
- North Royalton, OH7.9 mi · 31,322 people · home $292,600
- Brunswick, OH9.0 mi · 35,426 people · home $249,100
- Macedonia, OH9.3 mi · 12,168 people · home $308,500
Richfield questions
Is Richfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richfield scores better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns and quieter than 97%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.0).
How much does a house cost in Richfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Richfield is valued at $333,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,560, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,210 a month.
What is the weather like in Richfield?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 65.4 inches of snow.
Does Richfield get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)