Living in Northfield, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northfield · Census data 2020–2024
Northfield has 5,487 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $161,500 (94% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $878,300, the median rent is $2,083/month.
Northfield at a glance
- Population
- 5,487
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $161,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $878,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,083/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Northfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 94% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 234% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northfield the median home value is $878,300, 164% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,083 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Northfield median household income
The median household income in Northfield is $161,500 and the income per person is $111,184. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Northfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,464
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.38
Northfield demographics
- Population
- 5,487
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 2,302
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northfield ›
Education in Northfield
80.7% of adults 25 and older in Northfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 38.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 6.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Northfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
| Winnetka | 12,484 | $250,001 | $1,337,800 | $1,842 |
| Glencoe | 8,701 | $248,933 | $1,432,500 | $2,211 |
| Glenview | 47,752 | $143,056 | $609,600 | $2,148 |
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Kenilworth | 2,503 | $250,001 | $1,560,300 | — |
| Northbrook | 34,585 | $157,782 | $652,300 | $2,463 |
| Morton Grove | 24,619 | $111,116 | $389,100 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in Northfield, IL?
The median household income in Northfield is $161,500, 94% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Northfield?
The median home value in Northfield is $878,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Northfield?
The median gross rent in Northfield is $2,083 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Northfield, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 94% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 234% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Northfield?
The median age in Northfield is 49.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Northfield?
The average commute to work in Northfield is 25 minutes; 30.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northfield?
The unemployment rate in Northfield is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northfield?
80.7% of adults in Northfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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