What are the schools like in Northfield, VT?

Northfield is served primarily by Paine Mountain Union School District #68. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Northfield?

The median household income in Northfield, VT is $65,926 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Northfield, VT?

Northfield has an average high temperature of 28.7°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 75.8 inches.

Northfield, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Northfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Northfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Northfield is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $224,700 and the median rent is $883 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Northfield, VT?

Northfield has a violent crime rate of 67.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 33.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Northfield, VT a Good Place to Live?

Northfield is a small town of 4,390 in Vermont, with a median household income of $65,926 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% 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 (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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: 96.0

Northfield's overall cost of living index is 96.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Northfield costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Northfield, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$224,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$883	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,926	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Northfield's violent crime rate is 67.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.3 /100k

Property Crime

33.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Northfield is served primarily by Paine Mountain Union School District #68. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Northfield, VT	National Avg
School District	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Northfield sees average highs of 28.7°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation and 75.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Northfield, VT
Average High — January	28.7°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	44.7"
Annual Snowfall	75.8"

Demographics

Metric	Northfield, VT	National Avg
Population	4,390	—
Median Age	25.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	11.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williamstown, VT 6 mi South Barre, VT 8 mi Barre, VT 8 mi Graniteville, VT 9 mi Websterville, VT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Northfield

Northfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05663

Northfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Northfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Northfield roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $224,700 and median rent is $883/month.

What is the crime rate in Northfield, VT?

Northfield's violent crime rate is 67.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 33.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Northfield?

Public schools in Northfield are operated by Paine Mountain Union School District #68. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Northfield, VT a good place to live?

Northfield, VT has a population of 4,390, a median household income of $65,926, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Northfield?

Northfield averages 28.7°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches with about 75.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Northfield?

Northfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05663.

What is the population of Northfield?

The population of Northfield, Vermont is 4,390 with a median age of 25.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Northfield?

Key numbers for living in Northfield: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $224,700, median household income $65,926, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.