At a Glance
Median Income
$110,714
$71,085 per capita
Home Value
$485,800
Zillow: $612,615
Median Rent
$1,533/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.9%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northfield residents earn a median household income of $110,714 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,085. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northfield is $485,800 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $612,615. Median rent is $1,533/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Northfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 660/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.9% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northfield has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,104
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density2,349/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,714
Per Capita$71,085
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A
Home Value$485,800
Rent$1,533
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$612,615
Housing Units462
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property660/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation583 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.9%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Northfield was founded in 1965.
The median home in Northfield was built in 1971.
34.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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