Northfield, MA

Living in Northfield

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 65
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Schools 63
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Residents

1k Population +63 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Caucasian100%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree24%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
98% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government17%
Private sector49%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Sales and office8%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$227k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$648 Median Monthly Rent -$37 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K35%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene59%
LP gas18%
Solar energy3%
Utility gas2%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Northfield

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Franklin County39

Property Crime in Northfield

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Franklin County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 4 18
Feb 24 3 13
Mar 32 4 12
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northfield

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Northfield, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Northfield, MA

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Colleges

Colleges near Northfield, MA

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Keene State College
16 miles, NE
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Marlboro College
18 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Northfield, MA

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Brattleboro Retreat
12 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Northfield, MA

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Manchester Airport
52 miles, E
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