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Best Places To Live In MN: Northfield Grades

How does Northfield measure up against other places for quality of life? A new ranking includes the top cities in the state.

NORTHFIELD, MN — Northfield is among the top 30 suburbs to live in Minnesota in 2021, according to a new Niche ranking. Northfield was ranked No. 27 on the list.

Northfield received an overall grade from Niche of A, however, the city lost points in some categories:

  • Public Schools grade: A
  • Crime & Safety grade: B
  • Housing grade: A-
  • Nightlife grade: B+
  • Good for Families grade: A
  • Diversity: B+
  • Jobs: A-
  • Weather: C+
  • Cost of Living: B+
  • Health & Fitness: B+
  • Outdoor Activities: B
  • Commute: B+

>> Read the full Niche report here.

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