Massachusetts
Northfield is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 908. Residents earn $74,875 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Northfield receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Northfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Northfield is $74,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Northfield is $279,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Northfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 52.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,875 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,618 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,193 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,581 |
| County GDP | $3,704M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 246 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,516 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 24.8% |
| Census Median | $279,300 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $356,489 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,071 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,516 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,666/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7132°N, 72.4227°W |
| County FIPS | 25011 |
Winner: Democrat by 37.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 246 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 24.8% |