Richfield

Richfield's Veterans Park includes Legion Lake.
Veterans Park in Richfield features a fun 18 holes of miniature golf.
While Richfield is mostly single-family homes, townhomes have been built near Lyndale Avenue.
Richfield is entirely surrounded by major highways and interstates for easy metro access.
Try your green thumb at the Richfield Community Garden.

Richfield, MN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,187

Population

35,351

Renter Mix

40% Rent

A convenient Twin Cities commuter town with surprising access to nature.

Airport Nature Commuter Parks Outdoors

Richfield sits where Minneapolis ends, making it one of the most connected spots in the Twin Cities. Bordered by Minneapolis to the north, Edina to the west, and Bloomington to the south, this compact city packs a lot into seven square miles. More than 450 acres of parks invite hiking, biking, and winter skating, while the nearby Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge offers a rare natural escape minutes away.

Daily life has an easy, grounded rhythm. The Richfield Farmers Market brings neighbors together from May to October, and public art installations add character to everyday strolls. Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport is practically a neighbor, making travel a breeze for frequent flyers.

Renters will find a solid mix of apartments, from garden-style communities to updated townhomes. Best Buy’s corporate headquarters anchors the local economy. For those seeking big-city access without big-city prices, Richfield is a smart place to land.

Explore the City

While Richfield is mostly single-family homes, townhomes have been built near Lyndale Avenue.

Richfield is entirely surrounded by major highways and interstates for easy metro access.

Try your green thumb at the Richfield Community Garden.

Take in nature at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield.

The Mall of America is just a few miles away from Richfield.

Local vendors sell their goods every Saturday in the warmer months at Veterans Park.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$74,525

Average: $97,597

Education

12,792

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

19,700

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Richfield has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Richfield, MN is $1,266 for a studio, $1,187 for one bedroom, $1,624 for two bedrooms, and $2,239 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richfield has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,187/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,704/month
1,761 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,306/month
1,541 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Richfield, MN

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Richfield Dual Language School

Public

Grades PK-5

505 Students

Sheridan Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

419 Students

Richfield Stem School

Public

Grades PK-5

588 Students

Centennial Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

334 Students

Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper

Public

Grades 6-8

293 Students

Richfield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

Partnership Academy Inc.

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

Scitech Academy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

56 Students

Richfield College Education Program

Public

Grades 9-12

50 Students

Richfield Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,270 Students

Watershed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

49 Students

Secondary Special Education

Public

Grades 9-12

25 Students

Richfield High School ALC

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.