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| What Northfield is like for active adults |
Northfield Minnesota, located in the southeastern part of the state, is a lovely college town that boasts not one, but 2 thriving private colleges. Carleton College and St. Olaf are both located here and their student populations give a decidedly youthful feel to the town. Hence their motto - "Two colleges, one town".
Northfield has a first class small downtown square, Bridge Square on the Cannon River. The square and the lovely downtown is prosperous and unusually nice for Minnesota small towns. Main Street is lined with specialty shops.
A big part of the lore of Northfield is the attempted robbery of the First National Bank of Northfield by Jesse James and his Gang in 1876. The event is commemorated every year with a festival.
Development emanating from St. Paul and Minneapolis has increased property values in Northfield. The senior citizen market is growing as so many retirees recognize the charms of Northfield. The Village on the Cannon, Millstream Commons, and new construction at the Northfield Retirement Center complex. A residential and commercial project is being built along the river on the north edge of downtown. A review of
Yahoo Real Estate in late 2007 found 341 homes for sale on the MLS for a median price of $259,900. There were 119 in the classifieds for a median price of $294,900. |
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| What is special about this community |
| Carleton College Cowling Arboretum. Living in a college town with 2 great colleges. Jesse James connection. An unusually pretty downtown. Great stock of 19th/early 20th century homes. The commercial, cultural, and professional sports attractions of Minneapolis and St. Paul are less than 35 miles away. |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Minnesota winters. |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Northfield attracts baby boomers and other retirees who want to live in a prosperous college town. Obviously alumni of St. Olaf and Carleton College are attracted here. |
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| Education |
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| Physical environment |
| Located on the Cannon River in southeastern Minnesota. St. Paul and Minneapolis are only about 35 miles away. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Carleton and St. Olaf have many cultural events that enliven Northfield's cultural scene. The Northfield Arts Guild Theater provides an annual season of plays and musicals. Carleton College has three production companies. St. Olaf College’s theater department presents five theatrical productions per year. The St. Olaf Christmas Festival attracts thousands of visitors. The Bridge Chamber Music Festival is held in June. Galleries include the Northfield Arts Guild Gallery, St. Olaf College and Carleton College galleries. |
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| Medical facilities |
| NORTHFIELD CITY HOSPITAL |
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| Transportation |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul International is less than 30 miles away. |
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| Facts about NORTHFIELD | | State | : MN | | Environment | : College Town,Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 0 -20 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
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