Northfield, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 5,578 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.5%
 
Males: 2,561  (45.9%)
Females: 3,017  (54.1%)
Median resident age:

50.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60093.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $143,409 (it was $91,313 in 2000)
Northfield:

$143,409
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $106,108 (it was $63,857 in 2000)

Northfield village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $738,569 (it was $380,200 in 2000)
Northfield:

$738,569
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $965,117; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: $430,207; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $196,136; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $372,434

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,415.

March 2022 cost of living index in Northfield: 107.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.8%
(4.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 13.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Northfield, IL (2022)
    • 4,55681.6%White alone
    • 5129.2%Asian alone
    • 3366.0%Hispanic
    • 1352.4%Two or more races
    • 110.2%Black alone

Races in Northfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Northfield, Illinois as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Northfield is 5,349 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Northfield by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.2)
1
(18.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.6)
1
(18.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.4)
1
(18.2)
1
(18.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(37.2)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
5
(92.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.4)
1
(18.4)
1
(18.2)
3
(54.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(73.3)
1
(18.3)
2
(36.9)
2
(37.2)
1
(18.6)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
18
(332.2)
18
(332.1)
19
(349.5)
9
(165.3)
2
(36.5)
18
(327.5)
3
(54.6)
6
(109.2)
14
(256.5)
19
(347.2)
7
(129.2)
16
(297.5)
7
(130.1)
18
(325.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
85
(1,569)
92
(1,697)
76
(1,398)
61
(1,120)
47
(857.0)
68
(1,237)
30
(545.8)
33
(600.7)
63
(1,154)
58
(1,060)
50
(922.8)
53
(985.5)
39
(724.9)
43
(777.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(73.8)
2
(36.9)
2
(36.8)
1
(18.4)
1
(18.2)
1
(18.2)
2
(36.4)
1
(18.2)
7
(128.2)
5
(91.4)
4
(73.8)
8
(148.8)
0
(0.0)
5
(90.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index110.494.187.067.047.4104.843.133.189.0128.859.279.667.875.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Northfield, IL

Crime rate in Northfield detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 21 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.51
Illinois average:

3.06
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Ancestries: German (11.9%), Irish (9.0%), Greek (7.8%), American (7.1%), English (5.5%), Russian (5.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/09/1927

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 2.96 square miles.

Population density: 1,886 people per square mile   (low).

Northfield, Illinois map

902 residents are foreign born (7.0% Europe, 6.8% Asia).

This village:

16.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $9,512 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $9,819 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Skokie, IL (4.8 miles , pop. 63,348).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (18.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Winnetka, IL (1.4 miles ),
Glencoe, IL (1.5 miles ),
Glenview, IL (1.6 miles ),
Wilmette, IL (1.8 miles ),
Kenilworth, IL (1.8 miles ),
Golf, IL (1.8 miles ),
Northbrook, IL (2.0 miles ),
Morton Grove, IL (2.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.10 N, Longitude: 87.78 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,563 (+63.9%)
Workers who live and work in this village: 863 (33.8%)

Distribution of median household income in Northfield, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Northfield, IL in 2022
Northfield satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 10 buildings, average cost: $1,100,800
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $1,045,800
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $650,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $928,300
  • 2018: 8 buildings, average cost: $964,500
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $1,003,300
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $1,076,800
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $1,034,600
  • 2014: 10 buildings, average cost: $804,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $807,900
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $1,663,400
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $1,278,100
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $464,600
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $1,013,100
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $1,017,800
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $1,600,000
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $1,045,300
  • 2005: 15 buildings, average cost: $926,600
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $746,800
  • 2003: 16 buildings, average cost: $533,900
  • 2002: 43 buildings, average cost: $376,900
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $491,900
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $488,200
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $399,600
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $313,700
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $451,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Northfield, IL residents
Average permit cost in Northfield, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Historical population in Northfield, IL
Historical housing units in Northfield, IL

Population change in the 1990s: +327 (+6.5%).
Most common industries in Northfield, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (12.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.2%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.9%)
  • Construction (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (15.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.8%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Health care (11.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (3.8%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Northfield, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.9%)
  • Top executives (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (4.2%)
  • Lawyers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (13.0%)
  • Top executives (12.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Lawyers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Child care workers (4.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)

Average climate in Northfield, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Northfield, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 117. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

117
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.237. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.237
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 13.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.1
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.923. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.923
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 31.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.8
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0119. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0119
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Northfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 34% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1972, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the Northfield village center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 tornado 18.6 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 252.5 miles away from Northfield center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 227.0 miles away from Northfield center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 252.6 miles away from Northfield center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.1 miles away from Northfield center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 38.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 120.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cook County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Northfield topographic map

Main business address for: KRAFT FOODS INC (FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS), STEPAN CO (SOAP, DETERGENT, CLEANING PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS).

Hospitals and medical centers in Northfield:

  • CHICAGO MIDWEST HOME HEALTH, INC (1845 OAK STREET, STE 14)
  • GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC (1775 WINNETKA ROAD, SUITE 101)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Northfield:

  • MARYHAVEN INC (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; GLENVIEW, IL)
  • MARYHAVEN NSG AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; GLENVIEW, IL)
  • ADVANTA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; NORTHBROOK, IL)
  • AMERICHOICE HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; NORTHBROOK, IL)
  • FORUM HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; NORTHBROOK, IL)
  • METROPOLITAN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; GLENVIEW, IL)
  • ENH HOME CARE SERVICES (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SKOKIE, IL)

Amtrak stations near Northfield:

  • 3 miles: GLENVIEW (1116 DEPOT ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: CHICAGO (225 S. CANAL ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northfield:

  • Computer Systems Institute (about 5 miles; Skokie, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Northwestern University (about 7 miles; Evanston, IL; FT enrollment: 17,473)
  • Oakton Community College (about 7 miles; Des Plaines, IL; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • BIR Training Center (about 8 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Northeastern Illinois University (about 9 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 8,004)
  • Loyola University Chicago (about 10 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 13,233)
  • North Park University (about 10 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 2,622)

Public high school in Northfield:

Private high school in Northfield:

  • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY (Students: 456, Location: 315 WAUKEGAN RD, Grades: PK-11)

Public elementary/middle schools in Northfield:

Private elementary/middle school in Northfield:

  • HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL NORTHFIELD (Students: 60, Location: 1980 OLD WILLOW RD, Grades: 1-8)
See full list of schools located in Northfield

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • President, Leslie Shankman School Corporation, operating the HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL-NORTH at the former St. Philip the Apostle School in Northfield

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Northfield: Northfield Village Hall (A), Northfield Fire Rescue Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Northfield include: KRAFT FOODS INC (A), STEPAN CO (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Northfield include: Willow Park (1), Willow Park South (2), Clarkson Park (3), Northfield Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Phoebe Mills - Gymnast.

Cook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
13 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Northfield (2011 data):

  • Northbrook Bank and Trust Company: Northview Main Branch at 245 Waukegan Road, branch established on 1997/05/06; Northview Orchard Branch at 1751 Orchard Lane, branch established on 2004/12/12. Info updated 2011/07/11: Bank assets: $1,886.7 mil, Deposits: $1,548.8 mil, headquarters in Northbrook, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Wintrust Financial Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Northfield Dominicks Banking Center at 1822 Willow Road, branch established on 2005/03/10; Northfield Branch at 400 Central Avenue, branch established on 1969/11/21. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Glenview State Bank: Northfield Branch at 161 Waukegan Road, branch established on 1998/01/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,170.7 mil, Deposits: $1,008.1 mil, headquarters in Glenview, IL, positive income, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Cummins-American Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Northfield:

Marital status in Northfield, IL
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 67.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Northfield:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 77.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 36.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Northfield
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Northfield, IL (based on Cook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,947,223376
Evangelical Protestant432,9751,484
Other312,636403
Mainline Protestant202,114630
Black Protestant148,895395
Orthodox53,27666
None2,097,556-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1,460
Cook County:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 23
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 490
Cook County:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 806
Cook County:

1.53 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3,516
Here:

6.67 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Cook County:

23.5%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Northfield:

60.4%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

59.9%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Northfield:

27.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Northfield:

16.6%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Northfield:

8.5%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.5%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

63.9%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Northfield, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 19$202,877$128,1330$0
Streets and Highways 14$216,241$185,3493$5,531
Financial Administration 3$41,124$164,4964$11,618
Other Government Administration 3$26,248$104,9920$0
Police - Other 3$19,227$76,9083$647
Firefighters 0$0 35$186,424
Totals for Government 42$505,716$144,49045$204,221

Northfield government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $622,000 ($111.51)
    Regular Highways: $430,000 ($77.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $274,000 ($49.12)
    General - Other: $114,000 ($20.44)
    Police Protection: $65,000 ($11.65)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $5,352,000 ($959.48)
    Water Utilities: $1,994,000 ($357.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,876,000 ($336.32)
    Financial Administration: $1,198,000 ($214.77)
    Regular Highways: $1,066,000 ($191.11)
    General - Other: $784,000 ($140.55)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $147,000 ($26.35)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $1,069,000 ($191.65)
    Water Utilities: $463,000 ($83.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,480,000 ($1161.71)

Northfield government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $701,000 ($125.67)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $749,000 ($134.28)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $235,000 ($42.13)
    Fines and Forfeits: $182,000 ($32.63)
    Interest Earnings: $36,000 ($6.45)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,617,000 ($469.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,723,000 ($488.17)
    Highways: $137,000 ($24.56)
  • Tax - Property: $4,142,000 ($742.56)
    Other License: $1,030,000 ($184.65)
    Public Utilities Sales: $839,000 ($150.41)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $541,000 ($96.99)
    Other Selective Sales: $418,000 ($74.94)

Northfield government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,162,000 ($1104.70)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,350,000 ($779.85)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,200,000 ($394.41)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $388,000 ($69.56)

Northfield government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $12,435,000 ($2229.29)

3.53% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($82,405 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.53%
Illinois average:

5.09%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($114 average AGI)
Cook County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from DuPage County, IL  0.43% ($79,856 average AGI)
from Lake County, IL  0.24% ($143,390)
from Will County, IL  0.22% ($63,485)


5.44% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($120,340 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.44%
Illinois average:

6.10%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($140 average AGI)
Cook County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to DuPage County, IL  0.64% ($98,631 average AGI)
to Will County, IL  0.41% ($72,437)
to Lake County, IL  0.38% ($125,398)
Businesses in Northfield, IL
NameCountNameCount
BMW1Safeway1
FedEx5Starbucks2
Nike1UPS5
Penske1Vons1

Strongest AM radio stations in Northfield:

  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WKTA (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WONX (1590 AM; 4 kW; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: KOVAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCSN (820 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WYPA, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMBI (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northfield:

  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)
  • WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WXRT-FM (93.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDRV (97.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNTH (88.1 FM; WINNETKA, IL; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION/TWP H.S. DIST.203)

TV broadcast stations around Northfield:

  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W57DN (Channel 57; ELGIN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Northfield fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Northfield fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 35.4mTotal length
  • $5,049,000Total costs
  • 585,225Total average daily traffic
  • 34,015Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Northfield, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 81940-1949
  • 21970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Northfield, IL
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$400,18023$501,947156$397,3313$274,9202$603,1051$199,420
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$1,250,71015$418,3970$01$653,4600$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$06$623,99841$422,2602$142,5601$421,7300$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$04$454,61521$386,3990$01$248,4900$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$253,2300$08$335,7790$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8008.00 , 8018.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$393,8300$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$85,3200$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$153,780
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8008.00 , 8018.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Northfield, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Northfield, IL - Value

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fire incidents - 39 took place in 2005, and the least - 2 in 2014. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Northfield, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (59.5%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (21.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Northfield, IL
    • 14159.5%Structure Fires
    • 5121.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2912.2%Outside Fires
    • 166.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Northfield, IL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Northfield, IL
  • 90.1%Utility gas
  • 9.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Northfield, IL
  • 74.0%Utility gas
  • 26.0%Electricity


Northfield compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Northfield on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest cost per building permit(population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Poland (population 500+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: sales and related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest city-data.com crime index per police officer (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 100 best educated cities (highest percentage of bachelor degree holding residents) (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 (60093) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
  • #18 (60093) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting net capital gain/loss in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #21 (60093) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average taxable interest for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
  • #26 (60093) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest average reported salary/wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #41 (60093) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average net capital gain/loss (pop 5,000+)"
  • #67 (60093) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average reported profit/loss from business (pop 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant adherents"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations (pop. 50,000+)"
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