Richfield Real Estate

Richfield Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Minnesota

Located in the metropolitan region of Hennepin County—an urban county with a population of more than 1.1 million people in 46 municipalities—Richfield is nestled a mere five miles south of downtown Minneapolis. Friendly residential neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an extensive network of parks and an unparalleled quality of life make Richfield an attractive hometown for residents of all ages. Throw in the community's easy access to four major transportation routes and proximity to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Richfield becomes an ideal suburb for working professionals.

Much more than just a bedroom community for the Twin Cities, Richfield is a growing urban hometown committed to residential and commercial development. More than 35,000 local residents are dedicated to preserving their communities and natural environment while welcoming new businesses. Tree-lined boulevards wind throughout the city’s clean, safe family-oriented neighborhoods.

The 150-acre Wood Lake Nature Center provides a quiet refuge, offering nature walks and naturalist classes. As in the rest of the state, education is a high priority. The Richfield Public School District serves more than 4,300 students in grades K-12 and also provides expanded student services ranging from preschools to extensive community adult-education programs. Like high school students throughout the state, Richfield seniors must pass the Minnesota Basic Standards Test in math, reading and writing with a 75% or better in order to receive their diplomas. Richfield’s high school graduation rate is 93 percent.