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Northfield, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
908 Population 204/sq mi density
$74,875 Median Income $44,618 per capita
$279,300 Home Value $356,489 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,875 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$279,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Northfield, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,875
0% below
$44,618 per capita
Home Value
$279,300
1% below
Zillow: $356,489
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
8% below
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
31% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
24% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 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)

Income
100%
Home Value
99%
Rent
92%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northfield a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 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 $74,875 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,618. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northfield is $279,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,489. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Northfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 335/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

44.0% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population908
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,875
Per Capita$44,618
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,300
Rent$1,071
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$356,489
Housing Units572
Rent Burden38.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property335/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary33/100K

Health

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,666/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation899 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Northfield was built in 1938.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.