Northfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
908
Population
204/sq mi density
$74,875
Median Income
$44,618 per capita
$279,300
Home Value
$373,827 Zillow
$1,071
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
70
Violent Crime/100K
279 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,875 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$279,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Northfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 52.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7132°N, 72.4227°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Northfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").