Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
27%
Northfield
Northfield, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,445
Population
5,874
Renter Mix
10% Rent
An upscale suburb on the outskirts of Chicago
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Lake
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Northfield is a prime suburban area that neighbors Winnetka to the east. Proximate to Lake Michigan and all the incredible amenities along its shores, this is a convenient area for anyone who enjoys a quieter residential locale. New and old apartment communities cater to a variety of tastes and budgets. Interstate 94 forms Northfield’s eastern border and houses a variety of shopping centers, restaurants, and more. The nearby interstate also makes it easy to venture into Chicago – only a 30-minute drive.
Friendly neighbors, highly-rated schools, and a healthy selection of shops and stores make Northfield feel like its own self-contained town. However, with so many neighboring communities and attractions, there’s no shortage of things to do.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$164,218
Average: $179,438
Education
3,319
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,623
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Northfield, IL is $1,445 for one bedroom, and $2,649 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northfield has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,445/month
744 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northfield, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
249 Students
Public
Grades K-5
241 Students
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
249 Students
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public
Grades 6-12
923 Students
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public
Grades 6-12
923 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wagner Farm
- Skokie Lagoons / William N. Erickson Preserves
- Blue Star Memorial Woods
- Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Interpretive Center
- Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.