Richfield MN Community Profile
Staincrete is proud to offer its services to the good people of Richfield Minnesota. We thought you might like to know a bit more about this interesting and vibrant community.
History of Richfield MN
Richfield started out as a small farming community in the 1850s. It was not until 1908 when it was incorporated as a village and from 1908 until 1950, Richfield’s three trustees comprised of a president, three trustees and a clerk. On November 7, 1950 the residents voted to install its first mayor, Clarence Christian. Today, Richfield is a growing community of 35,000 residents living within seven square miles of parks, shops and neighborhoods.
Demographics of Richfield MN
| Statistic | Richfield | Minnesota | National |
| Population | 35,912 | 5,450,868 | 318,558,162 |
| Population density (sq mi) | 5,344 | 62 | 91 |
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.8 | 37.7 |
| Male/Female ratio | 1.0:1 | 1.0:1 | 1.0:1 |
| Married (15yrs & older) | 52% | 58% | 55% |
| Families w/ Kids under 18 | 48% | 45% | 43% |
| Speak English | 75% | 89% | 79% |
| Speak Spanish | 15% | 4% | 13% |
- The average age in Richfield is 55 lower than the state
- 83% of the population is Caucasian
- 09% of the population is African-American
- 59% of the population is Asian
Richfield MN Cost of Living
| Index | Richfield | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living index | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Index | Richfield | Minnesota | National |
| Goods & Services index | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries index | 107 | 106 | 100 |
| Health care index | 105 | 113 | 100 |
| Housing index | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation index | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities index | 91 | 89 | 100 |
In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used. Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average
Schools in Richfield Minnesota
The Independent School District 280 serves the educational needs of the city. Approximately 4,200 students are enrolled in Richfield and part of Edina from grades K-12.
Elementary Schools
- Centennial Elementary
- Sheridan Elementary
- R-STEM Elementary
- RDLS Elementary
Middle School
- Richfield Middle School
High School
- Richfield High School
Places of Worship Richfield MN
Here are some of the places of worship in the city:
- Community Church Richfield
- Peter’s Catholic Church
- Faith Pentecostal Church
- Bethany Covenant Church
- Grace Church of Richfield
- Nicholas Episcopal Church
- Southview Baptist Church
- Richfield Baptist Church
Businesses Richfield Minnesota
Here are the top employers in the city:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
| 1 | Best Buy (HQ) | 4,500 |
| 2 | US Bank | 2,400 |
| 3 | Richfield Public Schools | 682 |
| 4 | Target | 394 |
| 5 | Metro Sales Inc. (HQ) | 294 |
| 6 | Menards | 207 |
| 7 | DCM Services | 205 |
| 8 | Fraser School | 203 |
| 9 | City of Richfield | 191 |
| 10 | Weis Builders | 180 |
Top Homebuilders/Remodelers
Here are some of the top homebuilders/remodelers that serve the city:
- VIP Valley Interior Products
- 4 Seasons Construction Inc.
- Platinum Remodeling & Handyman Services
- Anton Remodeling
- Twin City Home Remodeling LLC
- Beckman Remodeling LLC
Concrete Suppliers/Delivery Companies
Here are some of the top concrete suppliers and delivery companies that serve the city:
- Ground Breaking Construction
- Fresco Floors
- A Advanced Concrete Services-HS Concrete
- Do it Right Concrete
- King Masonry
- DR Kes Concrete LLC
- Structure Contracting
Richfield MN Restaurants & Nightlife
Broadway Pizza – Excellent pizza selection with a nice thin crust, good cheese and fresh toppings. Service is fast and pizza is ready to go in just 20 minutes after ordering for take out.
Lyn 65 – Nice place to have drinks and sharable dishes. Unique menu and wine selection. Service is excellent. There is a full bar with an excellent collection of craft beers. They have a nice patio for diners who want to dine al fresco.
Patrick’s French Bakery & Café — Great place to have breakfast or have a cup of coffee with some dessert. Do try the tomato mozzarella sandwich and the cheesecake. Service is fast and efficient.
Fun Things to Do in Richfield MN
Richfield offers over 450 acres of parkland, 23 neighborhood parks and even a nature preserve. Wood Lake Nature Center, a 150 acre park operated by the city features wetlands, walking paths and an interpretative center. It is home to 200 different species of birds and 30 mammals.
Richfield Ice Arena – features two full-size indoor skating rinks, hockey games and figure skating and broom ball games.
Richfield Outdoor Pool – recently renovated, the swimming pool complex is home to a 50 meter competitive pool, outdoor pool and a 28 foot double water slide.
Richfield MN truly is a truly great place. If you’d like to talk to us about remodeling services here in Richfield, give us a call. We can’t wait to meet you.