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Northfield, MN

Northfield, MN.

Population: 25,650 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Northfield, MN is $396,926 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $435,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,745/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$396,926

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$396,926
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
10-year appreciation
+70.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$396,926
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$435,000
Median list price
$459,450
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
+14.5%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,745/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/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
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
PRAIRIE CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL, NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
PRAIRIE CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL, GREENVALE PARK ELEMENTARY, NORTHFIELD MIDDLE, NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Freeway Sanitary Landfill (23.2 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)

Annual precipitation
36.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,415
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,619

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Jennrich Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-12 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,354
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,022
Average weekly wage
$1,065
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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

How it compares

NorthfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$396,926$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$435,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market32 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,745/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,354$2,128$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, MN?
$396,926.
What is the median sale price in Northfield, MN?
$435,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Northfield, MN?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Northfield, MN?
Typical rent: $1,745/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Northfield, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Northfield, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Northfield, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Northfield, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Northfield, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Northfield, MN?
13 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Northfield, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Northfield, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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