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Norfolk County, ON

Ontario · Hamilton Metro

Norfolk County is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 67,490. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
67,490 Population 109/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $47,200 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population67,490
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$47,200
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty10.0%
Commute28 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$930
Ownership81.6%
Housing Units27,590
Rent Burden15.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Norfolk County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norfolk County receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Norfolk County has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norfolk County is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norfolk County is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Norfolk County experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 39.4 inches of snow.

Norfolk County has a population of 67,490 with a density of 109 people per square mile, spread across 616.9 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.7% of residents.

Population

67,490
Total Population
2021 Census
109
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
616.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Norfolk County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish 0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages 11.5%

Social Characteristics

Norfolk County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norfolk County is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $908, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 19.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Norfolk County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,200
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare0
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Norfolk County is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 81.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 27,590 total housing units in the city. 15.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.6%
Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied18.4%
Housing Units27,590

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Norfolk County receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Norfolk County vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Norfolk County experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 39.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area616.9 sq mi (1,597.7 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates42.8334°N, 80.3830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 39.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 149 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 130 km
Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 149 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 132 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 136 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 133 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 125 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 131 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 108 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 130 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 138 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 143 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 150 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 130 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 128 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 107 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 113 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 144 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Norfolk County has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density109/sq mi
Total Area616.9 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities0
Restaurants0
Retail Stores0

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home19.4%

Colleges & Universities in Norfolk County

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Fanshawe College - Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus - - - - -

Schools in Norfolk County

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Michael's School - - - -
Walsh Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Norfolk County

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
New Country 93.3 (US) country MP3 64 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (AAC Stream) corus media, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (MP3 Stream) corus media, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CFMU 93.3 McMaster University Radio - Hamilton, ON community radio, multicultural MP3 128 kbps
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON community radio, indigenous MP3 96 kbps
RiderRadioRocks.com (US) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Norfolk County

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Delhi Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre
Norwich Museum and Archives
Port Dover Harbour Museum
Teeterville Pioneer Museum
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum

Libraries in Norfolk County

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
County of Brant Public Library - Scotland-Oakland Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Delhi Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Port Dover Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Port Rowan Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Waterford Branch0.0
Oxford County Library - Norwich0.0
Oxford County Library - Otterville0.0

Farmers Markets in Norfolk County

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Twenty Three Market

Gas Stations in Norfolk County

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso

Golf Courses in Norfolk County

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pine Valley Golf Course
Woodside Greens Golf Club

Breweries in Norfolk County

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
New Limburg Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Norfolk County

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glen Eden 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Norfolk County

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Guelph Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Moorhead Airpark-Small Airport
Nixon Airport-Small Airport
Pratt's Eastern Divide Airport-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rockton Airport-Small Airport
Roseville Field-Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield-Small Airport
Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip-Small Airport
Selkirk Airport-Small Airport
Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport-Small Airport
Skydive SWOOP-Small Airport
Skyview Airport-Small Airport
Springvale Aerodrome-Small Airport
Stoney Creek Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Tillsonburg Airport-Small Airport
Tyneside Field-Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodstock Airport-Small Airport
Woodstock Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Norfolk County

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint Michael's Catholic Church
Walsh Baptist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norfolk County

What is the population of Norfolk County?

Norfolk County has a population of 67,490 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 616.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Norfolk County expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Norfolk County safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Norfolk County receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Norfolk County?

Norfolk County has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 39.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Norfolk County?

The job market in Norfolk County faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $908. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 19.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Norfolk County?

The median home value in Norfolk County is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 81.6%.

How are the schools in Norfolk County?

9.1% of adults in Norfolk County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Norfolk County?

The average commute in Norfolk County is 28 minutes. 88.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Norfolk County?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Norfolk County is 96.6% White, 1% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 87.7% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Simcoe, ON 13,922 pop · 4.2 mi Delhi, ON 5,344 pop · 6.0 mi Waterford, ON 3,132 pop · 8.6 mi Jarvis, ON 1,037 pop · 14.2 mi Norwich, ON 11,151 pop · 15.2 mi Port Rowan, ON 1,102 pop · 15.6 mi Tillsonburg, ON 18,615 pop · 17.5 mi Burford, ON 1,615 pop · 18.8 mi Brant, ON 39,474 pop · 20.8 mi Ohsweken, ON 1,500 pop · 21.0 mi Bayham, ON 7,096 pop · 21.3 mi Brantford, ON 104,688 pop · 21.6 mi South-West Oxford, ON 7,583 pop · 24.5 mi Paris, ON 12,310 pop · 25.3 mi
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