Northfield is a small town of 3,546 in Ohio, with a median household income of $68,342
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Northfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Northfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Northfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Northfield's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Northfield costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Northfield, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$794
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,342
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Northfield's violent crime rate is 56.5 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.5 /100k
Property Crime
989.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Northfield is served primarily by Nordonia Hills City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Northfield, OH
National Avg
School District
Nordonia Hills City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Northfield sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 65.4 inches of snow per year.
Northfield's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Northfield roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,200 and median rent is $794/month.
Northfield's violent crime rate is 56.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 989.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Northfield are operated by Nordonia Hills City.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Northfield, OH has a population of 3,546, a median household income of $68,342, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Northfield averages 35.3°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 65.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Northfield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44067.
The population of Northfield, Ohio is 3,546 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Northfield: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $166,200, median household income $68,342, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
