At a Glance
Median Income
$104,042
$56,184 per capita
Home Value
$275,900
Zillow: $381,608
Median Rent
$1,554/mo
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
1,054/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.9%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
297 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 $104,042 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,184. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northfield is $275,900 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,608. Median rent is $1,554/month, with 39.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Northfield reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,054/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.9% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northfield has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,427
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2,354/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,042
Per Capita$56,184
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,900
Rent$1,554
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$381,608
Housing Units3,291
Rent Burden39.1%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property1,054/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary159/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Northfield was founded in 1905.
The median home in Northfield was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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