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
Population Overview
Total Population
908
Census 2023
Population Density
204
per square mile
Land Area
4.5
square miles (11.6 km²)
Median Age
49.6 yrs
28% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
37.4%
Male
62.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.8%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.4%
Veterans
4.3%
28% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.4%
26% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
100.0%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.0%
100% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.437
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 908 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 204 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 37.4% |
| Female | 62.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.4% |
| Veterans | 4.3% |
| Disability | 16.4% |
| Health Insurance | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 0.0% |
| Broadband Access | 89.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.437 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |