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Northfield, OH

Northfield, OH.

Population: 19,943 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Northfield, OH is $305,618 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $191,000 after a median 39 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,618

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$305,618
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$305,618
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$191,000
Median list price
$189,000
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
13 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,050/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Northfield Elementary School, Lee Eaton Intermediate School, Nordonia Middle School, Rushwood Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (15.9 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
40.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,466
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,474

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site, First Ladies National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Shootz Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE NORTHFIELD CAMPUS
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)
-161 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
38.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,874
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
234,432
Average weekly wage
$1,163
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
557

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

How it compares

NorthfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$305,618$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$191,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market39 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,874$1,962$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, OH?
$305,618.
What is the median sale price in Northfield, OH?
$191,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Northfield, OH?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Northfield, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,550/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Northfield, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Northfield, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Northfield, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Northfield, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Northfield, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Northfield, OH?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Northfield, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Northfield, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Northfield, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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