Living in Northfield, NJ
Quiet suburban community just inland from the shore, known for easy access to major shopping and Mainland Regional.
Property taxes in Northfield, NJ
All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.
Schools, shopping & essentials in Northfield
- Northfield City School District (district)
- Northfield Community School (K–8)
- Mainland Regional High School
- Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
- AtlantiCare Primary Care Plus (Tilton Road, Northfield)
- Tilton Road retail corridor (big-box + dining)
- Hamilton Mall (nearby)
- Route 9 / Shore Road retail (nearby)
- Birch Grove Park
- Atlantic County Library System – Northfield branch
- Strong commuter road access (Route 9, AC Expressway)
- Nearby NJ Transit bus routes in the corridor
Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.
- Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
- Water/Sewer: Water: New Jersey American Water; wastewater treatment by Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA)
- Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — weekly trash collection
Council held a work session and regular meeting covering committee updates, youth field use conflicts, an amended affordable housing settlement, consent resolutions, and the adoption of a salary ordinance. The council approved the consent agenda (including an amendment to the Fair Share Housing Center settlement), denied one field-use resolution (Res. 40) but approved another (Res. 41), and adopted Ordinance 1 setting salary ranges.
- Adopted the consent agenda: Resolutions 34–39 and 42 (2024).
- Authorized the mayor to execute an amendment to the 2018 Fair Share Housing Center settlement agreement (Resolution 42).
- Resolution 40 (field-use request from the outside group) failed (denied).
- Resolution 41 (a separate field-use resolution) was adopted.
- Ordinance 1 (2024) establishing salary ranges for city officers and employees was adopted on second reading.
- Motion to dispense with reading of the January 2, 2024 minutes was approved.
Council held a work session and regular meeting covering committee updates, resident proposals, grant opportunities, and routine approvals. Key outcomes: consent agenda (Resolutions 226–233) and bills were approved, and the council set the next meeting/reorganization for January 2, 2024.
The council held its annual reorganization: Mayor Erland Chow was sworn in, Eric Leeds was elected Council President and Greg Deise elected President Pro Tem, and the mayor delivered the state-of-the-city addressing budget pressures, economic highlights, and recent projects. The consent agenda and routine items were adopted, Ordinance 1-2024 (salary ranges) was introduced, and the council held an executive session to appoint conflict labor counsel, then adopted Resolution 33-2024 afterward.
Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.
Northfield, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Northfield, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Northfield is $3.778 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $7,870 on an average assessment of $219,096, an effective tax rate of about 2.843%.
What schools serve Northfield?
Northfield Community Schools (K-8); grades 9-12 attend Mainland Regional High School (with Linwood and Somers Point)
Is there train service in Northfield?
Northfield does not have its own train station. The closest NJ Transit Atlantic City Line stops are in Absecon, Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, and Atlantic City.
Do I need flood insurance in Northfield?
Flood risk varies by neighborhood (creeks, low-lying areas)—check FEMA flood zone for any specific address. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) for any specific address before you make an offer.
Who provides utilities in Northfield?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Water: New Jersey American Water; wastewater treatment by Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA). Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — weekly trash collection
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