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Compare Elk River to Northfield

This post compares Elk River, Minnesota to Northfield, Minnesota across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Elk River (city) Northfield (city)
Population 23,924 20,297
Income (median) $57,060 $49,694
Home Value (median) $229,000 $202,200
White 92% 88%
Black 2% 1%
Asian 1% 3%
With Kids 41% 30%
Age (median) 37 27
Rentals 22% 33%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Elk River or Northfield?
A: Elk River has a similar population count than Northfield: 23924 compared with 20297 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Elk River or in Northfield?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Elk River.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Elk River or Northfield?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Elk River.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Northfield does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 22% for Elk River versus 33% for Northfield.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Elk River may include: Chaska, Ramsey, and Rosemount.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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