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Northfield

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Cook County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Illinois
  • 6 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Northfield is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 5,459. Northfield is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Northfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Northfield and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Northfield are highly rated.
    About Northfield...
    Population
    5,459

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $596,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,477
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Northfield Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      73.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      256.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,154.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      128.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      44%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Northfield

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,929
    National
    $55,322
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    Northfield Reviews

    6 reviews
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    What a wonderful place to live! The town is a pleasant place to ride bikes and visit local shops, the library, grocery, pharmacy, the village restaurant, which are all run by friendly locals. Easily accessible and a small town feel, only 15 minutes away from the city of Chicago. I'm so glad we moved here!
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    Love it! I have lived here for 2 years, and find it very easy to navigate. It's close to the highway, and there is lot's of shopping close by. Schools are amazing, and people are very friendly!
    Very kind people and everyone brings something to the community. Education is very good, most students attend New Trier a high rated school. Highly safe area with low crimes.