Northfield, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
3,012
Population Density
88
Labor Participaton
69.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
38.2%
Median Household Income
$69,028
Median Individual Income
$37,546
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$60,614
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$249,000
Median Gross Rent
$830
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,514
Housing Units
1,447
People who reside in Northfield live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
86%
Apt, Condo, Other
14%
Analysis
Income
Households in Northfield earn more money than the national median income, averaging 14% higher per household.
Housing
Northfield has a median house price of $249,000. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Northfield is 18% less than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 6% |
Demographics
The median age in Northfield is 46. Northfield has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Northfield ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Northfield | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 249,000 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,514 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 830 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 16.1% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 22% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 88 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Northfield | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 69,028 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 37,546 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 60,614 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 46.0 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 69.8% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 38.2% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Northfield, MA
88
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Northfield is comparable to that of a Remote Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +