Population 8,849 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northfield
Household size in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Northfield run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.70 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, Northfield is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in Northfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Northfield has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northfield
Renters in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.5% of households in Northfield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (36.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Northfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 7.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Northfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,466 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,423 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,599 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,871 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Northfield pays $1,871 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $405 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northfield
Bachelor's degrees in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.2% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.5% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Northfield: 48.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 17.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northfield: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northfield has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 2.55 | 45.1 | 4.4% | 12.5% | 4.9% | 1966 | $1,871 | 48.5% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
| Pleasantville | 3.09 | 35.4 | 23.5% | 49.2% | 6.9% | 1972 | $1,434 | 12.0% | 75.1% | 10.1% |
| Linwood | 2.57 | 44.8 | 8.6% | 15.3% | 11.2% | 1969 | $1,952 | 57.7% | 96.2% | 6.3% |
| Egg Harbor Township | 2.93 | 40.3 | 10.1% | 15.7% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,819 | 33.4% | 91.9% | 8.0% |
| Margate City | 2.07 | 58.4 | 3.8% | 10.0% | 53.9% | 1969 | $760 | 57.8% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Longport | 1.98 | 62.0 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 60.3% | 1974 | $2,240 | 58.7% | 98.8% | 11.6% |
| Somers Point | 2.25 | 43.8 | 10.1% | 43.8% | 18.1% | 1971 | $1,421 | 37.0% | 92.9% | 10.3% |
| Ventnor City | 1.96 | 55.1 | 6.4% | 37.7% | 35.1% | 1962 | $1,360 | 41.0% | 95.9% | 8.9% |
| Absecon | 2.58 | 40.7 | 10.9% | 23.8% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,772 | 33.3% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| Atlantic City | 2.48 | 39.5 | 23.3% | 69.7% | 16.2% | 1962 | $1,146 | 20.9% | 78.7% | 16.4% |
| Ocean City | 1.99 | 53.0 | 6.9% | 27.3% | 66.4% | 1977 | $1,714 | 57.0% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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