The Town FilesNorthfield, New Jersey
City in Atlantic County · population 8,434 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $316,200
- Household income
- $111,599
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 43.7
Northfield is a city of 8,434 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $316,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 80% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 78% of New Jersey towns.
How Northfield ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Northfield is worth $316,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $111,599, which is more affordable than 89% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,835 a month. 88.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,835 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $111,599 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.3% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Northfield
| People | Northfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Northfield
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northfield since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 1987 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 14, 2004.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Northfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Northfield
3 public schools with 1,316 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principle Academy Charter School (charter) | K-6 | 471 | 13.1 |
| Northfield Community Elementary School | PK-4 | 451 | 9.4 |
| Northfield Community Middle School | 5-8 | 394 | 9.9 |
Towns near Northfield
- Bargaintown, NJ2.0 mi · 5,360 people · home $351,700
- Linwood, NJ2.2 mi · 6,971 people · home $394,700
- Pleasantville, NJ2.6 mi · 20,629 people · home $194,100
- Egg Harbor, NJ3.2 mi · 47,842 people · home $312,700
- Margate City, NJ3.9 mi · 5,317 people · home $708,800
- Ventnor City, NJ4.4 mi · 9,210 people · home $363,000
- Somers Point, NJ4.8 mi · 10,469 people · home $309,200
- Absecon, NJ4.8 mi · 9,137 people · home $286,300
Northfield questions
Is Northfield, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northfield scores better for retirees than 36% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 43%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Northfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Northfield is valued at $316,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,599, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,835 a month.
What is the weather like in Northfield?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Northfield get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 1987. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)