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Norco, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
25,211 Population 1,819/sq mi density
$125,117 Median Income $40,165 per capita
$731,900 Home Value $902,772 Zillow
$1,893 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,519 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,117 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$731,900 home value, $1,893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Norco, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,117
66% above
$40,165 per capita
Home Value
$731,900
160% above
Zillow: $902,772
Median Rent
$1,893/mo
63% above
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
2,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Norco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Norco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
260%
Rent
163%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norco a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norco residents earn a median household income of $125,117 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,165. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norco is $731,900 , 160% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $902,772. Median rent is $1,893/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Norco reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,519/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.0% of adults in Norco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norco has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population25,211
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,819/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,117
Per Capita$40,165
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B
Home Value$731,900
Rent$1,893
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$902,772
Housing Units7,275
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property2,519/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary512/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation626 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67

Did You Know?

Norco was founded in 1964.
The median home in Norco was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.