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Norcross, MN

Minnesota

Norcross is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 118. Residents earn $96,442 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
118 Population 76/sq mi density
$96,442 Median Income $51,585 per capita
$70,800 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,442 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,442
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $70,800
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Norcross Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population118
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans68.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,442
Per Capita$51,585
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$367M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,041 ft (317 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband43.0%
Libraries1

Is Norcross a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norcross receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Norcross stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norcross is $96,442, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norcross is $70,800, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Norcross has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 42.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Norcross has a population of 118 with a density of 76 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

118
Total Population
76
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Norcross vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Norcross vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norcross is $96,442, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Norcross vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,442
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,585
Avg Weekly Wage$950
IRS Avg AGI$70,453

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)261
County GDP$367M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare20
Retail25
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,150
10% below US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone15.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home70.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Norcross is $70,800, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,800
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,150
10% below US avg
Effective Rate4.45%
Norcross has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.3 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.3 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall42.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,041 ft (317 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates45.8687°N, 96.1964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.6-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.2%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 30.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density76/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants11
Retail Stores25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone15.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home70.5%

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