Richfield Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
8,963 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,909 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$626 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$956 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Genesee County
6
Flint Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Genesee County
4
Flint Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 22
Feb 2 9 24
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 3 1 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 2 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MI State Senate District 26, MI State House District 67, MI
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Schools

Siple Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
Armstrong Middle School
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
Hill Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Mott Community College
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Michigan-Flint
10 miles, W • 2.3 star
Kettering University
11 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Hurley Medical Center
10 miles, W • 1.4 star
McLaren Lapeer Region
11 miles, SE • 3.2 star
McLaren Flint
12 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
41 miles, N • 1 star
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