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Northfield

Merrimack CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 4,872

Overview

Northfield is a small town in Merrimack County with a close-knit community atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
78.6°F
Winter Avg High
33.9°F
Annual Snowfall
56.7 in
Annual Rainfall
47.8 in
Sunny Days/Year
264
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
85 mi
~99 min drive
Manchester
35 mi
~41 min drive
Portsmouth
77 mi
~91 min drive
Concord
18 mi
~21 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$75,108
Per Capita Income
$36,774
Median Family Income
$86,339

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$234,500
Median Rent
$810/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.98%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.65%
In Labor Force
2,908

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
Total with Degree
441

👥Demographics

Median Age
43.5 years
Avg Household Size
2.54 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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