Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Northfield
Northfield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,889
Population
7,642
Renter Mix
14% Rent
An intimate community just shy of Atlantic City
Coastal
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Suburban
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Quiet
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Beach
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Family-Friendly
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Situated between the Garden State Parkway and the barrier island that’s home to Atlantic City, Northfield is a vibrant community that’s become a convenient setting for people who love the beach but don’t want to live too close to the buzz of the tourist centers. Townhome communities, apartments, and single-family homes cater to renters of all kinds in Northfield. There’s a number of schools and community parks that make this area great for families.
Restaurants, shops, and local watering holes can be found along Tilton Road and New Road. With Pork Island Wildlife Area and the beaches along the coast just a few minutes away, the beauty of the Atlantic Coast is always within reach in Northfield.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,689
Average: $110,957
Education
2,982
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,890
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Northfield, NJ is $1,889 for one bedroom, and $2,059 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northfield has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,889/month
841 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northfield, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Northfield Community Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
422 Students
Northfield Community Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
446 Students
Northfield Community Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
422 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ocean City Historical Museum
- Absecon Lighthouse
- Atlantic City Aquarium
- Marine Mammal Stranding Center
- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Atlantic City International
Colleges
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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.