Zip 55057 (Northfield, MN) Rankings

Northfield, Minnesota is a small city located in Rice County with a population of just over 20,000 people. Despite its small size, Northfield has consistently ranked highly on BestPlaces' rankings. According to these rankings, the city performs well in areas such as Crime & Safety and Cost of Living; it achieved an overall score of 6.7 out of 10. The city scored particularly highly in areas such as Amenities (7.4/10) and Education (9/10), but some other categories such as Health & Fitness and Weather & Climate rated slightly lower with scores of 5.6 and 4.3 respectively. Furthermore, Northfield scores an impressive 8.2/10 for Housing affordability due to its average home price being significantly lower than the national median. All this makes Northfield an attractive destination for individuals or families looking for great amenities, safety, education opportunities and affordable housing options in a smaller community setting.

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