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Northfield, IL

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An upscale suburb on the outskirts of Chicago

Suburban Convenient Commuter Lake Community Shopping

Northfield is a prime suburban area that neighbors Winnetka to the east. Proximate to Lake Michigan and all the incredible amenities along its shores, this is a convenient area for anyone who enjoys a quieter residential locale. New and old apartment communities cater to a variety of tastes and budgets. Interstate 94 forms Northfield’s eastern border and houses a variety of shopping centers, restaurants, and more. The nearby interstate also makes it easy to venture into Chicago – only a 30-minute drive.

Friendly neighbors, highly-rated schools, and a healthy selection of shops and stores make Northfield feel like its own self-contained town. However, with so many neighboring communities and attractions, there’s no shortage of things to do.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northfield, IL is $1,429 for one bedroom, and $2,620 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northfield has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,429/month
744 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sunset Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-8

249 Students

9
out of 10

Middlefork Primary School

Public

Grades K-3

241 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sunset Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-8

249 Students

9
out of 10

New Trier Township H S Northfield

Public

Grades 9

923 Students

Rating Unavailable

New Trier Township H S Northfield

Public

Grades 9

923 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wagner Farm
  • Skokie Lagoons / William N. Erickson Preserves
  • Blue Star Memorial Woods
  • Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Interpretive Center
  • Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.