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Northfield, NJ


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Northfield, New Jersey

Northfield, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 26 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 51 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is considered part of the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Northfield has a population of 7,725.

The People and Families of Northfield

In Northfield, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northfield had a median family income of $62,896.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Northfield ($2,650). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Northfield Housing

About 92% of housing units in Northfield are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Northfield, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNorthfield Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Northfield Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Northfield, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times710
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime75

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