Northfield, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Northfield, Illinois Summary
Life in Northfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Northfield over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Northfield:
The population in Northfield is 5,683.
The median home value in Northfield is $809,679.
The median income in Northfield is $180,492.
The cost of living in Northfield is 177 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Northfield is $2,917.
The unemployment rate in Northfield is 2.0%.
The poverty rate in Northfield is 5.2%.
The average high in Northfield is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
Northfield SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Northfield, IL Crime Report
Crime in Northfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Northfield. Key points include:
There were 43 total crimes in Northfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Northfield is 785.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Northfield is 18.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Northfield is 766.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Northfield is -62.95% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Northfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Northfield / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 43 | 785.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 18.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 18.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 42 | 766.8 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 292.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 25 | 456.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 18.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Northfield, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Northfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Northfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Northfield is 177 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Northfield is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Northfield is $809,679.
The median income in Northfield is $180,492.
Northfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Northfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Northfield | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 339 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
Northfield, IL Weather
The average high in Northfield is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Northfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Northfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Northfield
The current population in Northfield is 5,683. The population has increased 4.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,683 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,707 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 5,853 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 5,678 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 5,534 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 5,536 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 5,459 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 5,374 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 5,305 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,332 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 5,161 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 5,234 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 5,380 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 5,429 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Northfield
Northfield is:
84.8% White with 4,820 White residents.
0.2% African American with 13 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.6% Asian with 488 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 48 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 179 Two Or More residents.
2.4% Hispanic with 135 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Northfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.2% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Northfield
Northfield is 53.7% female with 3,051 female residents.
Northfield is 46.3% male with 2,631 male residents.
| Gender | Northfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Northfield for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Northfield completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Northfield completed 9-12th grade.
2.0% of adults in Northfield completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Northfield completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Northfield completed associate's degree.
41.0% of adults in Northfield completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% of adults in Northfield completed master's degree.
11.0% of adults in Northfield completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Northfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Northfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 2.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 41.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Northfield, Illinois
4.7% of households in Northfield earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Northfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Northfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Northfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
1.7% of households in Northfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.4% of households in Northfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.4% of households in Northfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Northfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Northfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
46.6% of households in Northfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Northfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.7% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.4% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 46.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
