Northfield, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,165 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$730 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$916 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
2
Barre Urban Area
2
Vermont
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
2
Barre Urban Area
2
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 16
Feb 3 19 19
Mar 3 18 28
Apr 3 5 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 5 0 67
Aug 5 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 4 8 35
Dec 3 22 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Washington Senatorial District, VT Washington-1 State House District, VT
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Browse all schools near Barre Urban Area

Colleges

Norwich University
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
New England Culinary Institute
9 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Community College of Vermont
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Browse all colleges near Barre Urban Area

Hospitals

Central Vermont Medical Center
7 miles, NE • 5 star
Gifford Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Porter Hospital, Inc
27 miles, W • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near Barre Urban Area

Airports

Burlington International Airport
33 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
53 miles, NW • 1 star
Manchester Airport
104 miles, S • 1.4 star
Albany International Airport
112 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Browse all airports near Barre Urban Area