Richfield township, Ohio
Richfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Richfield township is a geographic entity located in Summit County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,414. The land area covers 25.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,414 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,601 | ±166 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,656 | ±169 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,601 | ±166 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 55 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $423,300 | ±$60,209 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,250 | ±$389 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,188 | ±$33,696 |
| Per Capita Income | $67,590 | ±$7,977 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 362 | ±226 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,058 | ±252 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.8% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF RICHFIELD
GUS Population: 6,426 (2024)
ID: 173230
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
3038 BOSTON MILLS ROAD, BRECKSVILLE OH 44141
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GUS Population: 538,370 (2024)
ID: 132383
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE
175 S MAIN ST, FL 8, AKRON OH 44308-1348
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Richfield | 09-12 | Richfield, OH | |
| Regular School Richfield | PK-02 | Richfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Medina, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Maple Heights, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stautzenberger College-Brecksville
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College | 2.9 mi away | 8001 Katherine Boulevard, Brecksville, OH, 44141 |
4408381999
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RICHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 3761 S GRANT ST, RICHFIELD, OH, 44286 |
(330) 659-4343
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Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
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College Vocational | 6.8 mi away | 8001 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH, 44141-1296 |
4407468230
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CUYAHOGA VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 1775 MAIN ST., PENINSULA, OH, 44264 |
(330) 657-2892
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Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick
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College | 8.6 mi away | 3307 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH, 44212 |
3307823395
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PENINSULA LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 6105 RIVERVIEW RD., PENINSULA, OH, 44264 |
(330) 657-2291
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Hamrick School
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 1156 Medina Rd, Medina, OH, 44256 |
3302392229
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BRECKSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 9089 BRECKSVILLE RD, BRECKSVILLE, OH, 44141 |
(440) 526-1102
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Gerbers Akron Beauty School
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College Vocational | 9.8 mi away | 1915 West Market ST. Suite 800, Akron, OH, 44313 |
3308676200
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NORDONIA HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 9458 OLDE EIGHT RD, NORTHFIELD, OH, 44067 |
(330) 467-8595
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STOW 4 SE, OH US, located 12.8 miles from Richfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 18.3° | 25.9° | 3.09" | — |
| February | 36.4° | 19.0° | 27.7° | 2.55" | — |
| March | 46.0° | 25.3° | 35.7° | 3.18" | — |
| April | 59.7° | 36.6° | 48.2° | 3.69" | — |
| May | 70.4° | 47.1° | 58.8° | 4.12" | — |
| June | 78.4° | 56.4° | 67.4° | 4.08" | — |
| July | 82.3° | 60.3° | 71.3° | 4.20" | — |
| August | 81.1° | 58.8° | 70.0° | 3.48" | — |
| September | 74.4° | 52.2° | 63.3° | 3.79" | — |
| October | 61.2° | 41.0° | 51.1° | 3.34" | — |
| November | 48.7° | 31.9° | 40.3° | 2.99" | — |
| December | 38.5° | 24.3° | 31.4° | 3.07" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Richfield village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Brecksville city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Peninsula village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Broadview Heights city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Montrose-Ghent CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Cuyahoga Falls city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3915366544. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.