At a Glance
Median Income
$69,444
$32,145 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
Zillow: $302,715
Median Rent
$855/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.1% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $69,444 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,145. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northfield is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,715. Median rent is $855/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Northfield reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 990/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,525
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density3,357/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,444
Per Capita$32,145
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$855
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$302,715
Housing Units1,524
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property990/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,049 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Northfield was founded in 1807.
The median home in Northfield was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.