Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Northfield, MN
$469,950Median listing price
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About Northfield
Northfield (~20,800 in 2020) is a celebrated college town 40 miles south of the Twin Cities — mostly in Rice County, with a small portion in Dakota County (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Motto: "Cows, Colleges, and Contentment." Home to two private liberal arts colleges, Carleton College (founded 1866) and St. Olaf College (founded 1874), enrolling 5,000+ students combined.
Home prices in Northfield
The median listing price in Northfield is $469,950.
Top places in Northfield
- Downtown Northfield and Bridge Square on the Cannon River (per Wikipedia).
- First National Bank museum
- Carleton College campus and arboretum (per Wikipedia).
- St. Olaf College campus (per Wikipedia).
- Cannon River walkways and Ames Mill Dam (per Wikipedia).
- Malt-O-Meal / Post Consumer Brands plant heritage (per Wikipedia).
- Northfield Historical Society events, including the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival (well-known; not cross-checked).
Commuting from Northfield
- Limited transit (Jefferson Lines intercity bus; Northfield Lines commuter service to the metro — to be re-verified).
- Highway access: **MN-3, MN-19, MN-246**; I-35 is 6 miles west (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~45–55 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~40–48 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Northfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Northfield, MN?
The median listing price in Northfield is $469,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Northfield, MN?
Limited transit (Jefferson Lines intercity bus; Northfield Lines commuter service to the metro — to be re-verified).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.