Median Income
$60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$139,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.0%
344% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
35% higher than US avg
How Northfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population577
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty16.8%
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden7.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+2.1%
Is Northfield a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Northfield receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Northfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Northfield is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Northfield is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Northfield has a population of 577 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 3.7% Black, 3.7% Asian.
Population
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Northfield vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
Social Characteristics
Northfield vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Northfield is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income: Northfield vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,400 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.0% |
| 344% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 34.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Northfield is $139,000, 51% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $139,000 |
| 51% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.6% |
| Housing Units | 260 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Northfield vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Northfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 117.1 sq mi (303.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |