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Northfield

#25 in Best Places to Retire in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 7 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    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 5,536. 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
    5,536
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $634,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,585
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Northfield Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      18.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      347.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,059.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      91.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%
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    Working in Northfield

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $120,125
    National
    $55,322
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    Northfield 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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    I like Northfield because although it's small, it offers everything we need. We can get to the grocery store, pharmacy, post office, library or hardware store all within 5 minutes. It is also close to the expressway to get to Chicago when we want to go downtown. Our neighbors are friendly, the town is clean, and the schools are very good.
    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!
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