Connecticut
Norfolk is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 608. Residents earn $85,313 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Norfolk receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Norfolk stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Norfolk is $85,313, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Norfolk is $325,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Norfolk is a highly educated community — 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Norfolk experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches, including 74.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,313 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,491 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,237 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,475 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,670 |
| County GDP | $6,465M |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Healthcare | 340 |
| Retail | 378 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
| Census Median | $325,000 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $468,532 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,112 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Exercise Access | 84.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.9 inches |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9917°N, 73.1940°W |
| County FIPS | 09160 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.2% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Retail Stores | 378 |
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |