Located in Washington County in the Montpelier Capitol Region, Northfield is found on the Dog River. Lying in a valley of the Green Mountains, Northfield is a bedroom community to neighboring cities Montpelier and Barre. Northfield is home to Norwich University. It is has approximately 6,000 residents and the typical resident is 30 years old, educated, married, lives in a family of three, and enjoys a family income of $51,818.
Northfield is where the good life begins. A college town just 10 easy miles from the state capital and three hours from Boston and Montreal, there's plenty to do in and about the town. The Northfield Board of Recreation provides a variety of activities, facilities, programs and events to keep residents involved and active. Also, as the town is part of the Montpelier capital area, there are cultural events that spread from Barre and Montpelier to Northfield.