Living in Northfield, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northfield · Census data 2020–2024
Northfield has 1,250 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $111,250 (75% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $513,300, the median rent is $1,659/month.
Northfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,250
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $111,250State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $513,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,659/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Northfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Home values 150% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Northfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northfield the median home value is $513,300, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,659 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,757 a month in housing costs.
Northfield median household income
The median household income in Northfield is $111,250 and the income per person is $69,017. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Northfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 594
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.27
Northfield demographics
- Population
- 1,250
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 528
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northfield ›
Education in Northfield
69.4% of adults 25 and older in Northfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 26.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northfield
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Drive alone
- 55.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Northfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 1,250 | $111,250 | $513,300 | $1,659 |
| Glenview Manor | 170 | $211,250 | $625,000 | — |
| Crossgate | 189 | $131,875 | $370,800 | — |
| Thornhill | 192 | $133,125 | $433,300 | — |
| Glenview Hills | 342 | $158,125 | $609,400 | — |
| Windy Hills | 2,081 | $130,714 | $402,000 | $2,262 |
| Hills and Dales | 134 | $115,625 | $528,400 | — |
| Old Brownsboro Place | 332 | $159,375 | $466,200 | — |
| Graymoor-Devondale | 2,802 | $96,667 | $338,000 | $1,558 |
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What is the median household income in Northfield, KY?
The median household income in Northfield is $111,250, 75% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $513,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Northfield?
The median gross rent in Northfield is $1,659 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Northfield, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: home values 150% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Northfield?
The median age in Northfield is 46.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Northfield?
The average commute to work in Northfield is 19 minutes; 36.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northfield?
The unemployment rate in Northfield is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northfield?
69.4% 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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