Moving to Northfield: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Northfield means joining a real, small Washington County town of 5,918 (2020 census) built around Norwich University, the oldest private senior military college in the United States.
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Learn moreA Norwich University town
Norwich University, founded in 1819 and relocated to Northfield in 1866, is widely credited as the birthplace of ROTC and stands as Northfield's dominant employer and cultural anchor, enrolling 3,274 students as of fall 2023.
Genuine regional access
Northfield sits approximately 15 minutes from Montpelier, Vermont's state capital, and roughly an hour from Burlington, giving movers real access to both the state government job market and the state's largest metro.
A safe, small-town landing spot
NeighborhoodScout characterized Northfield as among the safest towns in both Vermont and the nation, a genuine strength for movers prioritizing safety over urban amenities.
Key takeaways
- Northfield is a real, small Washington County town of 5,918, built around Norwich University.
- Norwich University is the oldest private senior military college in the US and the birthplace of ROTC.
- Northfield sits ~15 minutes from Montpelier and ~1 hour from Burlington.
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