At a Glance
Median Income
$92,000
$37,147 per capita
Home Value
$305,300
Zillow: $379,668
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northfield residents earn a median household income of $92,000 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,147. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,786 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northfield is $305,300 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,668. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Northfield reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 734/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.5% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population20,678
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density2,421/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$37,147
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$4,083M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,300
Rent$1,036
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$379,668
Housing Units6,723
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property734/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary82/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,294/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Northfield was founded in 1855.
The median home in Northfield was built in 1982.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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