Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Northfield
Northfield, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,133
Population
21,235
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Bask in this river town’s old-world charm with modern flair
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Historic
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Artistic
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Active
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Charming
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College Town
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Welcoming
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Peaceful
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Strewn along the banks of the Cannon River, Northfield offers plenty of things to do in a scenic, welcoming environment. Northfield celebrates history, art, culture, and education. Home to Carleton College and Saint Olaf College, Northfield is a vibrant college town. Northfield’s historic downtown area is teeming with charming boutiques, restaurants, specialty shops, and small businesses on tree-lined streets.
Outdoor recreation abounds in Northfield, from hiking the trails at Cowling Arboretum to biking the varied terrain and everything in between. A bevy of exciting events brings the community together in Northfield, including Defeat of Jesse James Days, Riverfront Fine Arts Festival, Crazy Daze, Bridge Chamber Music Fest, and the Winter Walk. Minneapolis and its many metropolitan amenities are just 40 miles north of Northfield. Commuting and traveling from Northfield is easy with access to I-35 and U.S. 52.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,518
Average: $105,023
Education
7,876
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,692
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Northfield, MN is $1,080 for a studio, $1,133 for one bedroom, $1,201 for two bedrooms, and $1,606 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northfield has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,133/month
668 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northfield, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
462 Students
Public
Grades K-5
527 Students
Northfield Extended School Year
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-12
115 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Northfield Extended School Year
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,246 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
115 Students
Northfield Extended School Year
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cowling Arboretum
- Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.