Northfield, MA
Living in Northfield
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute44
Public Transit1
Affordability64
Public Safety83
Airports53
Hospitals40
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+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
$82kMedian 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
$227kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$648Median 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
Northfield Mount Hermon School
4 miles, SW
Full Circle Elementary School Inc
6 miles, SW
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
10 miles, E
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Northfield, MA
Keene State College
16 miles, NE
Marlboro College Graduate & Professional Studies
18 miles, NW
Marlboro College
18 miles, NW
Franklin Pierce University
19 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Northfield, MA
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NW
Brattleboro Retreat
12 miles, NW
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Athol Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Northfield, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
52 miles, E
Bradley International Airport
55 miles, S
Albany International Airport
70 miles, W