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Northfield Area Facts

  • Northfield has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Northfield crime rates are 43% 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 User Rating 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

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northfield? The cost of living in Northfield is 103/100 - which is 4% higher than Minnesota.
      Northfield
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northfield? Northfield crime rates are 1,110, which are 43% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,110 per 100k people

      51% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 91  

      51% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      28%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Northfield? The median income in Northfield is $69,407 which is 10% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $69,40725% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,4552% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Northfield home prices? Northfield home prices are $240,500 - which is 26% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $240,50030% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81214% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Northfield have good schools? The Northfield graduation rate is 91% - which is 2% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      14% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Northfield a good place to live? Northfield has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      1 total surveys

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