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Northfield, VT
Census-designated place in Washington County, Vermont.
Population
3,766
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,548
ZIP codes
0
Northfield and its ZIP codes
Northfield at a glance
- Northfield is about 22 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- The median household income is $60,789, 25% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,400 (24% below Vermont) and median rent is $997 a month.
Local data for Northfield, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northfield, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,789
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$241,400
Median rent
$997/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (813), Italian Americans (370), German Americans (342).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Northfield.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,664
33,302 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
How people get to work
Northfield, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northfield, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
557
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northfield, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.8%
U.S. 33.3% -9.5 pts
Diabetes
6.4%
U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Northfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| South BarreCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| BarreCity | 8.5 mi | 4 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| WaitsfieldCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WebstervilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| MontpelierCity | 9.9 mi | 10.1 |
| East BarreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| East MontpelierCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WaterburyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PlainfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ChelseaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| South LincolnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Waterbury CenterCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HanksvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northfield, VT in?
- Northfield is in Washington County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Northfield, VT?
- About 3,766 people live in Northfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northfield?
- Nearby places include Williamstown (6 mi), South Barre (7.9 mi), Barre (8.5 mi), Graniteville (8.8 mi), Waitsfield (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023