A CLOSER LOOK
With a population of 5,751, the Village of Northfield is the best of both worlds: A thriving, desirable suburb and a community with hometown charm. Incorporated in 1927, the Village is located 20 miles from the heart of Chicago’s Loop. With its convenient location, residents and the business community benefit from quick access to the cultural offerings of Chicago while having the benefit of enjoying a semi-rural atmosphere, safe neighborhoods, and a laid-back lifestyle.
Northfield’s scenic properties, outstanding school system, and wonderful mix of businesses has recently attracted younger families. Part of Northfield’s charm is its significant green space, with a park within a mile of every home. The Village successfully balances that prized open space with commercial development. Northfield is business-friendly and is home to sophisticated corporate entities such as Medline and the Field’s Auto Group and offers a top-notch array of boutique shops and restaurants.
BUSINESS, SHOPPING AND DINING
Northfield is proud to be the world headquarters of Medline Industries, The College of American Pathologists and Stepan Chemical Company. There are many service-oriented businesses as well, such as The Fields Auto Group – BMW, Volvo, Land Rover and Jaguar. Unique locally-owned stores create a strong customer base in Northfield’s retail business district. Many outstanding shops in Northfield offer antiques, specialty gifts, home accessories, jewelry, women’s clothing, women’s accessories, children’s clothing, children’s items, shoes and sporting goods.
Northfield also has many wonderful dining options. Patrons can choose from sophisticated fine dining, charming cafes, shops with specialty foods and fun family dining options.
Demographics & Geography
- Population: 5,751
- Housing Units: 2,420
- Area: 3.23 square miles
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier & Northfield
- Zip Code: 60093
- Government: Council-Manager
- Incorporated: July 7, 1927
- Distance from Chicago: 20 miles
- Driving time to Loop: 30 minutes (average)
- Driving time to O’Hare airport:
25 minutes (average) - Shopping: Northfield Village Center
- Sales Tax Rate: 10%
- Chamber of Commerce: Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce
- Public Schools: Middlefork School (K-3), Sunset Ridge (4-8), New Trier High School (9-12) and AVOCA (K-8)
- Private Schools: Three daycares, four preschools, two elementary and one high school
- Places of Worship: Seven
- Health Care: Lake Forest Hospital; North Shore University Health System: Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie Hospitals; and Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston
- Fire Protection: One station, three captains, nine lieutenants, three firefighters, 28 firefighter/paramedics
- Police Protection: 21 sworn officers, three civilian employees
- Ambulance Service: One paramedic, 28 firefighters/paramedics
- Parks & Recreation: Community Center, outdoor ice rink, five community parks, four outdoor tennis courts, four baseball fields, six soccer fields, two preschool-age playgrounds, one elementary-age playground, jogging and bicycle paths, year-round recreational programs
- Post Office: 1787 Orchard Lane, Northfield
- Public Library: The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District provides exceptional service, reliable information, enriching programs for all ages, and welcoming spaces for everyone at both the Winnetka Library and Northfield Branch Library. Books, magazines and movies are available for checkout and digital download with a district library card. The Studio at the Winnetka Library features equipment such as 3D printers, a laser engraver, custom embroidery machine and large format printer. Branches are located at 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield, and 768 Oak St., Winnetka.
- Transportation: Three Metra stations: Elm Street, Hubbard Woods, Indian Hill, all in Winnetka; and The Glen in Glenview
- Bus: Pace