Northfield, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,165 Population 1,714/sq mi density
$50,417 Median Income $25,719 per capita
$233,700 Home Value $324,071 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 34 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $977/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Northfield, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,417
33% below
$25,719 per capita
Home Value
$233,700
17% below
Zillow: $324,071
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
34/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
27.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°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
67%
Home Value
83%
Rent
84%
Poverty
221%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
18%
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 $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.

Data Overview

People

Population4,165
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density1,714/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$25,719
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty27.4%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A
Home Value$233,700
Rent$977
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$324,071
Housing Units1,251
Rent Burden35.3%

Crime

D
Violent67/100K
Property34/100K

Health

Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,124/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation777 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Northfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.