Northfield

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts

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Northfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with 2,866 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gill, 4.6 miles SW.

About Northfield

Northfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Northfield was first settled in 1673. The population was 2,866 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan area, Massachusetts. The Connecticut River runs through the town, dividing West Northfield from East Northfield and the village of Northfield, where the town hall is located.

Part of the town is included in the census-designated place of Northfield.

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Median household income
$103,375
Median home value
$375,800
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Median age
48.9
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Northfield, MA population

Northfield had 2,866 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,866
Density84 per sq mi (32 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Northfield at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyFranklin County
TypeTown
Population2,866 (2020)
Land area34.26 sq mi (88.7 km²)
Water area1.09 sq mi (2.81 km²)
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates42.6771° N, 72.4539° W
ZIP code01360
Official websitenorthfield.ma.us
Census code (GEOID)2501147835

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Northfield

What county is Northfield in?

Northfield is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of Northfield, MA?

2,866 people lived in Northfield at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Northfield, MA?

The ZIP code of Northfield is 01360.

What is the elevation of Northfield?

299 feet (91 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Northfield?

Gill (4.6 mi), Erving (4.9 mi), Bernardston (5.5 mi), Warwick (5.8 mi), Vernon (6.9 mi).

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