Living in Northfield, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northfield · Census data 2020–2024
Northfield has 8,456 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $111,599 (8% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $316,200, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Northfield at a glance
- Population
- 8,456
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $111,599State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $316,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Northfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Northfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northfield the median home value is $316,200, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,312 a month in housing costs.
Northfield median household income
The median household income in Northfield is $111,599 and the income per person is $58,344. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Northfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,408
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.55
Northfield demographics
- Population
- 8,456
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 3,257
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northfield ›
Education in Northfield
48.3% of adults 25 and older in Northfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Northfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 8,456 | $111,599 | $316,200 | $1,835 |
| Bargaintown | 5,377 | $131,973 | $351,700 | $2,406 |
| Linwood | 6,992 | $156,354 | $394,700 | $2,188 |
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
| Egg Harbor | 48,073 | $97,190 | $312,700 | $1,456 |
| Margate City | 5,234 | $121,800 | $708,800 | $1,347 |
| Ventnor City | 9,265 | $68,671 | $363,000 | $1,417 |
| Longport | 901 | $109,135 | $1,088,000 | $2,514 |
| Somers Point | 10,515 | $71,062 | $309,200 | $1,383 |
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What is the median household income in Northfield, NJ?
The median household income in Northfield is $111,599, 8% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $316,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Northfield?
The median gross rent in Northfield is $1,835 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Northfield, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Northfield?
The median age in Northfield is 43.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Northfield?
The average commute to work in Northfield is 22 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northfield?
The unemployment rate in Northfield is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northfield?
48.3% 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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