How long is the commute from Northfield, NH?
Workers who live in Northfield, NH take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Northfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Northfield | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.8% (±5.6 points) | 73.1% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±5.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Northfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Merrimack County (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Northfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Merrimack County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Merrimack County, Northfield ranks 21 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 151 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northfield
| Vehicles available | Northfield | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 4.2% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% (±7.6 points) | 29.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±7.0 points) | 41.7% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.9% (±6.3 points) | 24.6% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Northfield, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Merrimack County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Northfield
| Northfield | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.8 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Northfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Merrimack County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Northfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Tilton Northfield | 3.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Canterbury | 3.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Belmont (community) | 4.7 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Tilton | 4.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont | 6.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 6.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Boscawen | 8.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon | 8.4 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belmont (community), NH (16.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Canterbury, NH (32.5 minutes), Franklin, NH (31.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Merrimack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Chichester | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Sutton | 29.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Boscawen | 27.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Pittsfield | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 19 | Bow | 27.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Hooksett | 26.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Northfield | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 (tie) | New London | 24.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Pembroke | 24.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Allenstown | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 25 | Concord | 23.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 26 | Hopkinton | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 | Henniker | 20.2 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Merrimack County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Northfield
How long is the average commute in Northfield?
Workers who live in Northfield, NH take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northfield without a car?
1.6% of households in Northfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northfield?
6.9% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Northfield worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Northfield town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:54260, in state:33 county:013).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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