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Northfield, Illinois

Introduction to Northfield, Illinois

Northfield, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles NW of Skokie, Illinois and 17 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The village’s population is 5,389.

Northfield History

Northfield was officially incorporated as a village in 1926. Cook County was founded on January 15, 1831, and was created out of Putnam County. The county was named in honor of Daniel Cook, one of the youngest statesmen in the history of Illinois and the first Attorney General of Illinois. In 1839, DuPage County was created out of parts of Cook County.

Northfield and nearby Attractions

  • Arlington Heights Historical Museum
  • Millennium Park
  • Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
  • Cantigny Park
  • Chicago Children's Museum
  • Lincoln Park Zoo

Things To Do In Northfield

The Adler Planetarium, the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, the Leaning Tower of Niles, the Friendship Park Conservatory and the Chicago Botanic Garden are all accessible from Northfield. The Brookfield Zoo, Cosley Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Shedd Aquarium are also nearby. The Willowhill Golf Course, the Edgebrook Golf Course and the Glencoe Golf Club are some of the local golf courses. Popular local parks include the Willow Park South, Clarkson Park and Northfield Park.

Northfield Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International is the nearest major airport.

Northfield Higher Education

Northwestern University, Oakton Community College and the School of Art Institute of Chicago are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

Northfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorthfield Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorthfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorthfield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorthfield Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorthfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNorthfield Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Northfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Northfield, IL

Comparing Northfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

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