City profile · Vermont · Census ACS 2023

Northfield, VT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Northfield - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,165
Residents
$50,417
Median income
$233,700
Median home
$1,482
Median rent (state)

Northfield - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Northfield lands in the 20th percentile for household income and the 98th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

20th
percentile, household income
52nd
percentile, home value
59th
percentile, median rent
98th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Northfield, VT

4,165 people live in Northfield, Vermont - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Northfield brings in $50,417 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 27.4%. Home values in Northfield run a median of $233,700, and the median resident age is 26.1 years. Educational attainment runs 29.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 54.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits). Northfield reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 100.9 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 43.8°F with 44.7 inches of precipitation per year and 75.8 inches of snowfall.

Vermont tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Vermont scores 98.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,482 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $251 across Vermont, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 52.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

4,165 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Vermont

Median Household Income

$50,417 /yr

Poverty 27.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Vermont average

How does Northfield compare to other US cities?

Where Northfield sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 20% higher than other cities
Home value 52% pricier than other cities
Median rent 59% pricier than other cities
Safety 98% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Vermont, Northfield ranks #3 of 30 Vermont cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Northfield against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Vermont only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Vermont-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Northfield's strongest outlier among Vermont cities

Among the 161 Vermont cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Northfield ranks #7 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Northfield only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#120 of 149
19th percentile in Vermont
Median Gross Rent
#28 of 161
76th percentile in Vermont
Median Home Value
#76 of 152
50th percentile in Vermont
Poverty Rate
#7 of 161
96th percentile in Vermont
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#99 of 161
39th percentile in Vermont

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Vermont only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

20thIncome percentile
98thSafety percentile

20th percentile nationally for median household income · 98th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Northfield's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Northfield's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 54 Avg. percentile National median
Northfield's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Northfield's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$233,700 48th percentile more affordable than 48% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Northfield $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Northfield, VT Northfield, VT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Northfield, VT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Northfield, VT median $50,417/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Northfield, VT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Northfield, VT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 29.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 27.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,165
Median Income
$50,417
Median Home Value
$233,700
Median Age
26.1
Poverty Rate
27.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
100.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
67.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
33.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
43.8°F
Annual Precipitation
44.7"
Annual Snowfall
75.8"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.4%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
9.6%
Work from Home
10.4%
Other
1.9%

Based on 1,879 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Vermont - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$98
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$251
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Vermont state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Vermont state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Northfield sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,482/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
52.2 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Vermont

Newport
4,413 people
Springfield
3,882 people
Milton
3,510 people
Wilder
3,394 people
White River Junction
2,878 people
Bellows Falls
2,851 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Northfield's 4,165 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pipestone, MN
4,165 people
Jefferson, IA
4,164 people
Shackle Island, TN
4,164 people
Jourdanton, TX
4,166 people
Shrewsbury, NJ
4,162 people
Wingate, NC
4,169 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Northfield's $50,417 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Kamrar, IA
$50,417 median income
Iola, KS
$50,417 median income
Sonora, KY
$50,417 median income
Morse, LA
$50,417 median income
Oakley, MI
$50,417 median income
Cool Valley, MO
$50,417 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Northfield, VT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Northfield, VT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 90.7% 7.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.3% White 90.7% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 1.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.2% Two or more races 7.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Northfield compares to nearby Vermont cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Northfield (this city) 4,165 $50,417
Newport 4,413 $48,194
Springfield 3,882 $44,375
Milton 3,510 $82,750
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VT FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Northfield, VT?

What is the population of Northfield, VT? +

The population of Northfield, VT stands at 4,165 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Northfield, VT? +

Northfield households earn a median of $50,417 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Northfield? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Northfield; the closest available measure is the Vermont state average, a cost of living index of 98.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Vermont vary by metro area.

Is Northfield, VT safe? +

Northfield has a total crime rate of 100.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Northfield, VT? +

Northfield's median home value sits at $233,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Northfield? +

Northfield has an average annual temperature of 43.8°F, 44.7 inches of precipitation, and 75.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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