There are 19 independent living communities serving Northfield, Minnesota. This includes 4 communities in Northfield and 15 nearby. Independent living costs in Minnesota range from around $16 up to $132 per day, with a median expenditure running approximately $62. The monthly expense averages about $1,871 and ranges between $476 and $3,960. Yearly, the average cost is about $22,456, which is under the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Northfield generally ranges from as little as $1,252 per month up to $2,533 per month. The average cost is approximately $1,962 per month, or around $23,546 annually.
Northfield is a small city in Rice County, Minnesota. While the city has 24,602 inhabitants, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a population of 1,077,918. About 23% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Northfield has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $26,000 and a median household income is $69,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The average home price in Northfield is $336,000, which is higher than the state average of $211,500. The city also has a low unemployment rate of about 4.52%.
Northfield has very harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low amounts of rain annually. Northfield has above average air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime in relation to similarly-sized cities.