Northfield, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
577 Population 5/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $37,000 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 7.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Northfield, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,400
20% below
$37,000 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
51% below
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
7.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
34.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
344% above
16.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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
80%
Home Value
49%
Rent
57%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
444%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northfield residents earn a median household income of $60,400 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,000. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northfield is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $666/month, with 7.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.3% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Northfield has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population577
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty16.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$666
Ownership92.3%
Housing Units260
Rent Burden7.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation456 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute34 min