The Town FilesNorthfield, Ohio
Village in Summit County · population 3,541 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,700
- Household income
- $70,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 41.8
Northfield is a village of 3,541 people in Summit County, Ohio. The median home is worth $166,700, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 83% of Ohio towns, hipper than 78% of Ohio towns.
How Northfield ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Northfield is worth $166,700, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $70,917, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $876 a month. 72.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $876 | $914 |
| Median household income | $70,917 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Northfield
| People | Northfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Northfield
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 0.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 1965.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 261,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,871 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Northfield itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Northfield
4 public schools with 1,726 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Eaton Intermediate School | 5-8 | 522 | 19.3 |
| Nordonia Middle School | 7-8 | 507 | 12.7 |
| Northfield Elementary School | K-4 | 367 | 16.7 |
| Rushwood Elementary School | K-4 | 330 | 17.4 |
Towns near Northfield
- Macedonia, OH2.1 mi · 12,168 people · home $308,500
- Oakwood, OH2.3 mi · 3,572 people · home $172,300
- Bedford, OH3.7 mi · 13,149 people · home $135,200
- Twinsburg, OH4.5 mi · 19,248 people · home $318,800
- Bedford Heights, OH4.7 mi · 11,020 people · home $156,500
- Maple Heights, OH5.2 mi · 23,701 people · home $97,900
- Brecksville, OH5.3 mi · 13,635 people · home $371,900
- Solon, OH5.5 mi · 24,262 people · home $392,900
Northfield questions
Is Northfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northfield scores better for retirees than 27% of Ohio towns and quieter than 16%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Northfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Northfield is valued at $166,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,917, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $876 a month.
What is the weather like in Northfield?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 67.1 inches of snow.
Does Northfield get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)