Northfield township, Illinois
Northfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Northfield township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 89,835. The land area covers 34.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 89,835 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.3 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 34,684 | ±676 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 37,029 | ±741 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 34,684 | ±676 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,345 | ±565 |
| Median Home Value | $636,200 | ±$13,107 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,984 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $136,617 | ±$5,885 |
| Per Capita Income | $81,218 | ±$3,865 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,270 | ±1,391 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 41,390 | ±1,191 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 89,504 (2024)
ID: 102923
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2550 WAUKEGAN RD, STE 100, GLENVIEW IL 60025-1777
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Northfield | KG-03 | Northfield, IL | |
| Regular School Northfield | 09 | Northfield, IL | |
| Regular School Northfield | PK | Northfield, IL | |
| Regular School Northfield | 04-08 | Northfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | North Chicago, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bloomingdale, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Itasca, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I M Beauty School
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College Vocational | 3.0 mi away | 630 Milwaukee ave, STE 200, Glenview, IL, 60025 |
2244325178
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NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 1201 CEDAR LANE, NORTHBROOK, IL, 60062 |
(847) 272-6224
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Chicago Professional Center
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College Vocational | 3.6 mi away | 16 Piper Ln. Suite 127, Prospect Heights, IL, 60090 |
8472158203
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GLENVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 1930 GLENVIEW ROAD, GLENVIEW, IL, 60025 |
(847) 729-7500
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Oakton College
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College | 4.0 mi away | 1600 E Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL, 60016-1268 |
8476351600
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS CONVENIENCE CENTER
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 99 EAST PALATINE ROAD, SUITE A, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL, 60070 |
(847) 459-4100
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Rosel School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 307 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL, 60714 |
7735085600
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NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 1785 ORCHARD LANE, NORTHFIELD, IL, 60093 |
(847) 446-5990
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science
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College | 5.5 mi away | 495 Northgate Pkwy, Wheeling, IL, 60090-2646 |
8478088444
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DEERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 920 WAUKEGAN ROAD, DEERFIELD, IL, 60015 |
(847) 945-3311
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, IL US, located 3.3 miles from Northfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 16.3° | 24.3° | 2.10" | 11.3" |
| February | 36.0° | 19.1° | 27.5° | 1.98" | 7.7" |
| March | 45.8° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 2.26" | 5.6" |
| April | 56.8° | 37.6° | 47.2° | 4.00" | 1.1" |
| May | 68.2° | 47.6° | 57.9° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.3° | 67.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 63.4° | 73.4° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 62.3° | 72.2° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 54.7° | 64.9° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 42.7° | 52.7° | 3.59" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.0° | 32.5° | 40.8° | 2.63" | 1.9" |
| December | 37.5° | 22.3° | 29.9° | 2.34" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Glenview village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Northfield village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Glencoe village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Deerfield village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Golf village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703153676. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.