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Northfield, Minnesota

city · Rice County (primary) , Dakota County

At a glance

20,742
Population
$329,400
Median home value (all homes)
9% above U.S. median
$396,746
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,103/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$84,895
Median household income
8% above U.S. median
17.7 min
Average commute
93.7%
Homes with broadband
67.38%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost37% below
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates53.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Northfield Economic Development
The City of Northfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) seeks to improve the economic condition of Northfield by fostering commercial and industrial development and increasing the tax base and job opportunities. The EDA provides resources and tools, including loans and grants, to support this development.
region Dakota Electric Association
Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its member cooperatives, generating and transmitting electricity for those members in Minnesota. It is member-controlled and serves its member cooperatives with economic development services and other support.
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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