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Northfield, IL

Northfield, IL.

Population: 19,867 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Northfield, IL is $1.58M — up 13.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.89M after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,010/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.58M

Median home value

+13.6%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.58M
1-year appreciation
+13.6%
3-year appreciation
+27.0%
5-year appreciation
+52.6%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.58M
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.89M
Median list price
$1.89M
Median price per sqft
$484
1-year sale-price change
+9.4%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
68
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
103.5%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,010/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,000/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,100/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,590/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
New Trier Twp HSD 203, Sunset Ridge SD 29, Winnetka SD 36
Schools include
New Trier Township H S Winnetka, New Trier Township H S Northfield, Middlefork Primary School, Sunset Ridge Elem School, Northfield Community Nursery Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Outboard Marine Corp. (18.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
210,004
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
173,662

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
34
Hospitals include
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER, RUSH OAK PARK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
220
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
62.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NorthfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$1.58M$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$1.89M$212,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,010/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Northfield, IL?
$1.58M.
What is the median sale price in Northfield, IL?
$1.89M.
How long do homes take to sell in Northfield, IL?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Northfield, IL?
Typical rent: $2,010/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Northfield, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Northfield, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Northfield, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Northfield, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Northfield, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Northfield, IL?
10 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Northfield, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Northfield, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Northfield, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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