Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ole Store Cafe
Coffee Shop
Next Level Cafe
Coffee Shop
Good Bye Blue Monday
Coffee Shop
Tandem Bagels
Coffee Shop
Cakewalk
Coffee Shop
James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
American Legion
Nightclub
Echo DVD's & Games
Cinema
Grand Events Center
Theatre Arts
Windchime
Attraction
Center for Art and Dance
Theatre Arts
Cannon Valley Cinema 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (12) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Municipal Liquor Store
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Contented Cow
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Tacoasis
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Firehouse Liquor
Alcohol
Chapel Brewing
Bar
Fitness (7) A+
St. Dominic's Youth Center
Community Centre
West Gym
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Skoglund Athletic Center
Gym
Tostrud Center
Gym
Recreation Center
Gym
Northfield YMCA
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Just Foods
Grocery Store
Quality Bakery & Coffee Shop
Bakery
Tandem Bagels
Bakery
Brick Oven Bakery (BOB)
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Way Park
Park
Oddfellows Park
Park
Riverside Lions Park
Park
Ames Park
Park
Babcock Park
Park
Cherry Park
Park
Bridge Square
Park
RIver Walk
Park
Parklet
Park
Washington Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Sechler Park
Park
Lashbrook Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Playground
Dresden Hills Park
Park
Greenvale Park Playground
Playground
Campostella Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Northfield Memorial Park
Park
John North Park
Park
Truman Park
Park
G. A. Rysgaard Park
Park
Prairie Hills Park
Park
Tyler Park
Park
Shops (36) A+
Verizon
Electronics
Used-A-Bit Shoppe
Department Store
Arrow Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Great Clips of Northfield
Hairdresser
Salon Synergy
Hairdresser
Nevaeh Salon
Hairdresser
Forget-Me-Not
Florist
City Image Salon
Hairdresser
Jerry's Hair Shop
Hairdresser
Monarch Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Casey's
Convenience Store
The Secret Attic
Gift Shop
Luis Enrique Salon
Hairdresser
Warm Embrace
Gift Shop
Antique Store
Gift Shop
Antique Store
Gift Shop
HOT Geeks LLC Computer Repair
Home Improvement
Northfield Yarn
Department Store
Rare Pair
Clothing
Tom's Downtown Bicycles
Bicycle
Mother Goose of Northfield
Clothing
Seven Gables Books & Antiques
Books
Bierman Home Furnishings
Department Store
Polzin Glass
Gift Shop
Target
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Northfield.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Northfield is 103/100 - which is 4% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A+

Northfield crime rates are 868 per 100k, which is 61% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
742 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
125 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B

The median income in Northfield is $69,407 - which is 10% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$69,407
C+
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northfield Area Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Professional Drive Dental
Dentist
Village Drug
Pharmacy
Richie Eye Clinic
Clinic
Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic
Doctor
Northfield Police Department
Police
Northfield Mayo Clinic
Clinic
Heritage Dental Care
Dentist
River Valley Eye Professionals
Doctor
Minnesota Orthodontics
Dentist
Northfield Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Northfield home prices are $240,500 - which is 26% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$240,500
A
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools A+

The Northfield graduation rate is 91% - which is 2% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
67%
C+
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (11) B-
Northfield Area Learning Center
School Readiness Plus
St Dominic Elementary School
Greenvale Park Elementary
Laura Baker Sun Program
Bridgewater Elementary
Sibley Elementary
Northfield Montessori
Arcadia Charter School
Northfield Middle
High Schools (4) B-
Northfield Area Learning Center
Northfield Senior High
Laura Baker Sun Program
Arcadia Charter School
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ratings C

Northfield has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
D-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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  • Northfield has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Northfield crime rates are 61% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Northfield is 4% higher than the Minnesota average
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Northfield, Minnesota: Colleges, Cows & Contentment 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Northfield is a very relaxing change from the big city. Cows, colleges and contentment is the theme of Northfield, Minnesota because its culture is dominated by two colleges: Carleton and Saint Olaf. The Carleton Ultimate Team has won national championships. Saint Olaf ...Read More is on Manitou Hill and decidedly Scandinavian.

You might smell Malt O’ Meal in the air because a major plant is nearby. The best areas in Northfield are along the Cannon River or in the Arboretum (the Arb). There is plenty of wildlife for those who want to commune with Mother Nature. If you are a history buff, then you might know that Northfield stopped Jesse James.

Life is slower in small town Northfield, so if you like that, you will like Northfield. Most community events are associated with the colleges. Otherwise, life is rather low-key. Nightlife and shopping are rather limited. But, if you want to hear birds greeting you in the morning, Northfield is for you. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Northfield? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Way Park
      Oddfellows Park
      Riverside Lions Park
      Ames Park
      Babcock Park
      Cherry Park
      Bridge Square
      RIver Walk

      Entertainment

      American Legion
      Echo DVD's & Games
      Grand Events Center
      Windchime
      Center for Art and Dance
      Cannon Valley Cinema 10

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Culver's
      Municipal Liquor Store
      McDonald's
      The Contented Cow
      Domino's
      Tacoasis

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Northfield? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Northfield.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Northfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Northfield Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Village Drug
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic
      River Valley Eye Professionals