Northfield, New Jersey

About Northfield

Northfield, NJ is a close-knit town located in southern New Jersey with an estimated population of 8,527.

Northfield holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,382 residents per square mile.

📰 Northfield News Today

• Patrick Killian Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Northfield, NJ - The Press of Atlantic City Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Jean B. Wambold Obituary | Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes | Northfield, NJ Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Northfield Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Northfield, New Jersey Man Convicted Of Firearms & Drugs WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM · Jun 25
• Margaret Liddle Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Northfield, NJ - The Press of Atlantic City Legacy obituary · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Northfield Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Northfield — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,527.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Northfield

• Denny's — american
• Il Porcellino — italian
• JJ's Diner — breakfast
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Roberta's by Joe Muldoon — contemporary
• Shari's Bistro — kebab
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet — japanese
• Chido Burrito
• Dickey’s BBQ Pit

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bob's Garden Center Christmas Display · Attraction
• Northfield Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Northfield

• Birch Grove Park reviews ★
• Dolphin Ave woods reviews ★
• Steelman Nature Trail reviews ★
• Stillwater Tract · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Northfield

• Atlantic Regional School
• Northfield Community Elementary School
• Northfield Community Middle School
• Principle Academy Charter School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Northfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities