At a Glance
Median Income
$180,492
$116,824 per capita
Home Value
$807,700
Zillow: $815,430
Median Rent
$2,917/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Northfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northfield residents earn a median household income of $180,492 , which is 140% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $116,824. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northfield is $807,700 , 187% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $815,430. Median rent is $2,917/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Northfield reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,126/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
81.7% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(142% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,683
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,759/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$180,492
Per Capita$116,824
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$807,700
Rent$2,917
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$815,430
Housing Units2,493
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,126/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary129/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation623 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+36.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Northfield was built in 1966.
29.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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