Living in Northfield, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northfield · Census data 2020–2024
Northfield has 4,971 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $92,917 (6% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $288,500, the median rent is $1,076/month.
Northfield at a glance
- Population
- 4,971
- Median age
- 42.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $92,917State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $288,500State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,076/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Northfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
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 $288,500, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,076 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,051 a month in housing costs.
Northfield median household income
The median household income in Northfield is $92,917 and the income per person is $39,709. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Northfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,074
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.63
Northfield demographics
- Population
- 4,971
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 1,872
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northfield ›
Education in Northfield
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Northfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Northfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 4,971 | $92,917 | $288,500 | $1,076 |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | $66,705 | $250,000 | $998 |
| Canterbury | 2,353 | $129,333 | $443,700 | $2,136 |
| Tilton | 4,063 | $66,667 | $216,700 | $948 |
| Belmont | 7,392 | $69,063 | $316,300 | $996 |
| Franklin | 8,799 | $71,648 | $262,200 | $1,110 |
| Boscawen | 4,044 | $77,328 | $286,500 | $1,265 |
| Loudon | 5,692 | $106,966 | $363,400 | $1,321 |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
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What is the median household income in Northfield, NH?
The median household income in Northfield is $92,917, 6% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $288,500, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Northfield?
The median gross rent in Northfield is $1,076 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Northfield, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Northfield?
The median age in Northfield is 42.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Northfield?
The average commute to work in Northfield is 26 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northfield?
The unemployment rate in Northfield is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northfield?
23.7% 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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