Northfield, Minnesota · ZIP 55057

Northfield — ZIP 55057

Northfield (55057) scores 78/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $401K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100

Avg math proficiency60%

Avg reading proficiency64%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$401K

Median rent$1,631/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$401K

Median Rent

$1,631/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

366

Violent Crime

Property Crime

290

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Rice County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Big 9 Online Elementary	KG–05	No current enrollment	75%	75%
BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY	KG–05	564	68%	67%
Spring Creek Elementary	PK–05	445	66%	62%
GREENVALE PARK ELEMENTARY	PK–05	488	61%	56%
NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH	09–12	1,283	60%	54%
NORTHFIELD MIDDLE	06–08	845	57%	61%
PRAIRIE CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL	KG–05	180	57%	72%
ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL	06–12	116	37%	67%
Northfield Community Education Cntr	PK–PK	117	Not reported	Not reported
Big 9 Online High School	09–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
School Readiness Plus	PK–KG	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
Big 9 Online Middle School	06–08	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,458

Median Income

$93K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

32.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55057 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 55057 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55057 is approximately $401K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 55057 in Northfield has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.