Northfield, MN

Living in Northfield

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 54
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 82
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Schools 82
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Residents

20k Population +933 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home34%

Housing

$226k Median Home Value -$3.5k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$761 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Northfield

United States45
Minnesota28
Rice County20

Property Crime in Northfield

United States48
Minnesota45
Rice County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 9
Feb 18 1 7
Mar 31 2 8
Apr 46 3 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 69 5 0
Sep 60 3 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 33 2 5
Dec 18 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northfield

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Tornado16
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Northfield, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Northfield, MN

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Northfield Montessori
2 miles, NE
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Glory Academy
10 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Northfield, MN

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St Olaf College
1 miles, NW
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Carleton College
1 miles, NE
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Macalester College
34 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Northfield, MN

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Northfield Hospital
2 miles, NW
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District One Hospital
12 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Northfield, MN

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