Northfield, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
Northfield, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is Northfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Northfield residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,719. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northfield is $233,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,071. Median rent is $977/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Northfield reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 34/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Northfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northfield has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.