Norfolk, CT
Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region
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.
Data updated April 2026
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How Norfolk Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Norfolk a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Norfolk receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Norfolk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
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.
Cost of Living & Housing
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.
Safety & Crime
Norfolk is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,775 per 100,000, near the national average.
Education
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.
Climate & Weather
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. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches, including 74.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Norfolk vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Norfolk vs U.S. Average
Income: Norfolk vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,313 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,491 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,237 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,475 |
| Gini Index | 0.480 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,670 |
| County GDP | $6,465M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Healthcare | 340 |
| Retail | 378 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 103.60 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $325,000 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $468,532 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,112 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Housing Units | 363 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
Health Metrics: Norfolk vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| 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% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 9.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Short Sleep | 30.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Uninsured | 6.0% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Mental Health | 1:257 |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Dental Visits | 76.0% |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 84.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
Crime Rates: Norfolk vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 124.2/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 1,775.2/100K |
| 9% below US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Traffic Accidents | 41 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 3.4 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9917°N, 73.1940°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Norfolk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
Safety & Disasters
| Traffic Accidents | 41 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 3.4 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.2% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 22.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 96.3% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Retail Stores | 378 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $259 ($155–$414) |
| Specialist Visit | $363 ($207–$570) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $207 ($104–$363) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,279 ($829–$5,180) |
| Dental Cleaning | $135 ($78–$207) |
| Dental Filling | $259 ($155–$414) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $47 ($26–$78) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $78 ($52–$124) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Tire Rotation | $41 ($21–$78) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $622 ($414–$1,036) |
| Battery Replacement | $207 ($104–$363) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $104 ($62–$155) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $93 ($52–$145) |
| HVAC Repair | $414 ($155–$829) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,252 ($4,144–$12,432) |
| Roof Repair | $1,036 ($414–$2,072) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,324 ($5,698–$15,540) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,554 ($518–$3,626) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,540 ($5,180–$31,080) |
| DUI Defense | $5,180 ($2,072–$10,360) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,554 ($829–$3,108) |
| Will Preparation | $518 ($207–$1,036) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,590 ($1,036–$5,180) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Women's Haircut | $57 ($31–$104) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $155 ($78–$259) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Pedicure | $41 ($26–$67) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $83 ($52–$135) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.25 ($3.11–$5.70) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.63 ($2.59–$5.18) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.94 ($2.59–$5.70) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.66 ($3.11–$6.73) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.70 ($4.14–$7.77) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.04 ($0.62–$1.86) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $145 ($83–$259) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$155) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$124) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$104) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67 ($31–$104) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $88 ($52–$155) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $207 ($78–$518) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,072 ($1,243–$3,626) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$135) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.29–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $104 ($31–$259) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $31 ($16–$78) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,243 ($622–$2,590) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,036 ($518–$2,072) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $414 ($207–$725) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $52 ($26–$104) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,036 ($414–$2,590) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,950 ($5,180–$31,080) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $104 ($52–$207) |
| Dog Grooming | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41 ($21–$78) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $207 ($104–$414) |
Top Industries in Northwest Hills Planning Region
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 6,946 | 588 | $60,997 | 1.29 |
| Retail Trade | 4,530 | 413 | $41,729 | 1.20 |
| Manufacturing | 4,302 | 174 | $73,937 | 1.39 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 3,238 | 294 | $31,745 | 0.94 |
| Educational Services | 2,421 | 77 | $63,264 | 3.11 |
| Construction | 2,101 | 473 | $87,286 | 1.06 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 1,553 | 365 | $52,424 | 0.70 |
| Other Services | 1,553 | 474 | $50,201 | 1.37 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 1,167 | 550 | $119,761 | 0.45 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1,030 | 107 | $37,685 | 1.63 |
| Finance & Insurance | 733 | 200 | $128,328 | 0.48 |
| Wholesale Trade | 728 | 265 | $97,866 | 0.49 |
| Management of Companies | 470 | 37 | $151,898 | 0.74 |
| Real Estate | 427 | 102 | $54,962 | 0.73 |
| Information & Technology | 394 | 150 | $95,544 | 0.56 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 331 | 60 | $41,862 | 1.09 |
Schools in Norfolk
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botelle Elementary School | Elementary | 66 | 7 | 9.4:1 |
Radio Stations near Norfolk
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIGN - 1550 AM Bluegrass Gospel | bible, bluegrass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fun Tower Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| WJMJ | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Viva Radio | tropical | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 85.1 WAHH | metal, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WAPJ - Torrington Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ElectroMagnetic Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Norfolk
3 campgrounds found near Norfolk.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA | 4.9/5 | 5 | $75–$135 |
| NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS | 4.3/5 | 2 | $100 |
| INDIAN HOLLOW | — | 2 | $90–$180 |
National Parks Near Norfolk
191 national parks and monuments found near Norfolk.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Above All State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Air Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section) | State Park | Free |
| American Shakespeare State Park | State Park | Free |
| Balance Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bash Bish Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bates Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bear Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beardsley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blauvelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blow Hole State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Braen-Stone Industries Inc. | State Park | Free |
| Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Bristol Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Burr Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| C.M. Gardner State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Charles Island | State Park | Free |
| Cherry Plain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chicopee Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clarksburg State Park | State Park | Free |
| Coltsville National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Deer Hill State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Dennis Hill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Devils Hopyard State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dinosaur State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dockside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Donald J. Trump State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dutton Pines State Park | State Park | Free |
| East Mountain State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Farm River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Federal Land | State Park | Free |
| Fort Dummer State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fountain Pond Park | State Park | Free |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese Preserve State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gay City State Park | State Park | Free |
| George C. Waldo State Park | State Park | Free |
| George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Gillette Castle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grafton Lakes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hammonasset Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hampton Ponds State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum | State Park | Free |
| Haverstraw Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haystack Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Higganum Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| High Tor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Holyoke Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Hook Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Hopemead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Housatonic Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson Highlands | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Islands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hurd State Park | State Park | Free |
| IBEW - Washington's Headquarter | State Park | Free |
| Indian Well State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ivy Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| J.A. Skinner State Park | State Park | Free |
| James Baird State Park | State Park | Free |
| John A. Minetto State Park | State Park | Free |
| John Boyd Thacher State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park, Leased To Sloane-stanley M* | State Park | Free |
| Kettletown State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Lorraine State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Taghkanic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waramaug State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Wyola State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Larkin State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Lock 6 State Canal Park | State Park | Free |
| Lock 9 State Canal Park | State Park | Free |
| Lovers Leap State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Macedonia Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Machimoodus State Park | State Park | Free |
| Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park | State Park | Free |
| Martin Van Buren National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Minnie Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mohawk River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Molly Stark State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mooween State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Everett State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Greylock State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Holyoke Range State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mt. Beacon Gateway Park | State Park | Free |
| Natural Bridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| New England National Scenic Trail | National Scenic Trail | Free |
| New York State Lands | State Park | Free |
| Nyack Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Orient Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osbornedale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Palisades State Park | State Park | Free |
| Peebles Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Penwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pink House Cove Ice Fishing | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah State Park - Critria 1 lands | State Park | Free |
| Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Plum Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Prospect Hill | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Park | State Park | Free |
| Quiet Cove Riverfront Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinnipiac River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Red Bridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rensselaer Riverfront Park | State Park | Free |
| Rhododendron State Park | State Park | Free |
| RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust | State Park | Free |
| Robinson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rockefeller State Park Preserve | State Park | Free |
| Rockland Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sakmann | State Park | Free |
| Scantic River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schodack Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schofield Park | State Park | Free |
| Schunnemunk State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sherwood Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shirazi | State Park | Free |
| Shlt / Rodman Assemblage | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Giant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sojourner Truth State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southford Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Springfield Armory National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Squantz Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stillwater Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Storm King | State Park | Free |
| Stratton Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunny Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sweet Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic Trail State Park | State Park | Free |
| Talcott Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tallman Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian | State Park | Free |
| Wadhams Grove State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wahconah Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weir Farm National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Western Gateway Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Windsor Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wonder Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodford State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodward | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Norfolk
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 694 | $57,143 |
| 2015 | 591 | $53,906 |
| 2017 | 426 | $58,125 |
| 2019 | 504 | $44,107 |
| 2021 | 617 | $67,708 |
| 2023 | 608 | $85,313 |
Museums in Norfolk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITCHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7 SOUTH STREET | 8605674501 | $792,410 |
| SALISBURY ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 24 MAIN STREET | 8604350566 | $570,726 |
| TORRINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8604828260 | $390,209 | |
| UPPER HOUSATONIC VALLEY NHA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 24 MAIN ST | 8604359505 | $236,921 |
| NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $139,783 | ||
| KHMER CULTURE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605421116 | $138,751 | |
| BIDWELL HOUSE | HISTORY MUSEUM | 100 ART SCHOOL ROAD | 4135286888 | $113,964 |
| CORNWALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7 PINE ST | 8606720505 | $99,365 |
| NEW MARLBOROUGH VILLAGE ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $95,281 | ||
| AMERICAN MUSEUM TORT LAW | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8607383138 | $83,442 | |
| OTIS LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 48 N MAIN RD | 4132690109 | $81,891 |
| SHEFFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 159 MAIN ST #161 | 4132292694 | $72,087 |
| GREAT BARRINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 817 SOUTH MAIN ST | 4135918702 | $56,861 |
| NORFOLK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605425231 | $44,436 | |
| NORFOLK HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605425761 | $44,436 | |
| FALLS VILLAGE CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 44 RAILROAD ST | 8608248226 | $34,424 |
| CONNECTICUT RAILROAD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | $31,295 | ||
| WILSON MCLAUGHLIN HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $30,436 | ||
| GOSHEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 21 OLD MIDDLE ST | 8604919610 | $23,168 |
| ACTION WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 337 TORRINGTON ROAD (RT 4) | 8604919191 | |
| ANIMAGIC MUSEUM OF ANIMATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 135 MAIN ST | 4138416679 | |
| BARKHAMSTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 100 E RIVER RD | 8607382456 | |
| BECKLEY FURNACE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 140 LOWER ROAD | 8604821817 | |
| COLEBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| COLEBROOK PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 408 SMITH HILL ROAD | ||
| COLONEL ASHLEY HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4132983239 | ||
| COMPANY F 14TH REGIMENT CT VOLUNTEER INFANTRY 1862-1865 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| GRANVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 115 EAST BROADWAY | 7405873951 | |
| HARTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 141 CENTER STREET | 8603799722 | |
| HARWINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8604851423 | ||
| HOLLEY-WILLIAMS HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8604352878 | ||
| KIDSPLAY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 61 MAIN STREET | 8606187700 | |
| LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF WINCHESTER | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NEW HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8603796894 | ||
| SANDISFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| THEODORE A HUNGERFORD MEMORIAL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| TORRINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8604695550 | ||
| WINCHESTER CENTER HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Norfolk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON LIBRARY | 231 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 139,807 | |||
| TORRINGTON LIBRARY | 12 DAYCOETON PLACE | 0.0 | 69,059 | |||
| LICIA & MASON BEEKLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY | 10 CENTRAL AVE. | 0.0 | 61,500 | |||
| SCOVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 38 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 45,305 | |||
| BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 34 LIBRARY LANE | 0.0 | 42,906 | |||
| NORFOLK LIBRARY | 9 GREENWOODS ROAD EAST | 0.0 | 28,554 | |||
| BUSHNELL-SAGE LIBRARY | 48 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 27,924 | |||
| HARWINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 80 BENTLEY DRIVE | 0.0 | 23,085 | |||
| BEARDSLEY & MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 40 MUNRO PLACE | 0.0 | 22,385 | |||
| DAVID M. HUNT LIBRARY | 63 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 17,992 | |||
| CORNWALL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 30 PINE ST. | 0.0 | 17,400 | |||
| DOUGLAS LIBRARY | 108 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 15,953 | |||
| OTIS LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | 48 NORTH MAIN ROAD | 0.0 | 12,842 | |||
| GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 42 NORTH ST. | 0.0 | 11,874 | |||
| NEW MARLBOROUGH TOWN LIBRARY | 1 MILL RIVER -GREAT BARRINGTON ROAD | 0.0 | 11,245 | |||
| MONTEREY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 452 MAIN RD. | 0.0 | 8,616 | |||
| BAKERVILLE LIBRARY, INC. | 6 MAPLE HOLLOW RD. | 0.0 | 8,000 | |||
| HUGHES MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 35 RIVER ROAD | 0.0 | 7,493 | |||
| WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 15 SACKETT HILL RD. | 0.0 | 3,330 | |||
| TOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY | 22 CLUBHOUSE RD. | 0.0 | 2,096 | |||
| SANDISFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 23 SANDISFIELD ROAD | 0.0 | 1,300 | |||
| HARTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY | 61 CENTER ST. | 0.0 | 1,072 | |||
| ALFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 5 ALFORD CENTER ROAD | 0.0 | 143 |
Farmers Markets in Norfolk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Farmers Market | Burlington Congregational Church | ||||
| CORNWALL FARMERS MARKET | 413 Route 128, Near Covered Bridge | ||||
| Goshen Farmers' Market | 42 Ives Rd | 07/05/2014 to | Sat: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Great Barrington Farmers Market I | Great Barrington Fairgrounds, 659 Main Street | 05/10/2014 to 10/25/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Great Barrington/Thursdays | 422 Stockbridge Road | ||||
| Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market | West Street and Woodruff Lane | 06/15/2019 to 10/12/2019 | Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Monterey Farmers Market | Monterey Rd (Route 23) and New Marlboro Rd | 06/14/2016 to 10/11/2016 | Tue: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM; | ||
| NEW HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET | Pine Meadow Green, Rte. 44 and Church St. | ||||
| NORFOLK FARMERS MARKET | 19 Maple Avenue | Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| Otis Farmers Market | 2000 East Otis Road | 05/13/2017 to 10/07/2017 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | ||
| Sheffield Farmers' Market | 125 Main St. | 05/26/2017 to 10/06/2017 | Fri: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Torrington Farmers Market | Staples Plaza, South Main Street | ||||
| Wednesday Farmers' Market | 94 West Avenue | Visit |
Hotels in Norfolk
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Norfolk
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Norfolk
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Norfolk
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Norfolk
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Norfolk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilfones Eastside Cafe | Coffee Shops, Take Out Restaurants, Bar and Brewery, Restaurant, Restaurants | 823 New Harwinton Rd | 8606265214, 8604898082 | Visit |
Nursing Homes in Norfolk
1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HEALTH CARE CENTER 7 SANDISFIELD ROAD BOX 216 |
For profit - Corporation | 57 | 57 | 5/5 | — | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4132584731 |
Daycare Centers in Norfolk
1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK EARLY LEARNING CENTER 122 LAUREL WAY |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (860) 542-6016 | OPEN |
EV Charging Stations in Norfolk
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Norfolk - Town Hall | 19 Maple Ave | SHELL_RECHARGE | 2 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Norfolk
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| (Blandford site) Chester Road | LTOWER | 85 |
| (Blandford site) Chester Road | LTOWER | 85 |
| 1954 South Main Road (98477) | MTOWER | 61 |
| 1954 South Main Road (98477) | MTOWER | 61 |
| 7 Surdan Mountain Rd | LTOWER | 60 |
| 15 OAKDALE AVE | MTOWER | 60 |
| (North Canaan) 34 Lower Rd | LTOWER | 59 |
| Chester Rd | MTOWER | 59 |
| Chester Rd | MTOWER | 59 |
| 2294 ALGERIE RD | MTOWER | 59 |
| 2294 ALGERIE RD | MTOWER | 59 |
| 453 LOON MEADOW ROAD | GTOWER | 53 |
| 50 Rust Road (Barhamstead Site) | TOWER | 46 |
| ASHLEY FALLS (66561) | LTOWER | 41 |
| ASHLEY FALLS (66561) | LTOWER | 41 |
| 650 Albany TPKE | MTOWER | 38 |
| 12 Nepaug RD | MTOWER | 37 |
Fire Stations in Norfolk
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. | 20 Shepard RD | Volunteer | 860-542-5021 | ||
| Town of Sandisfield Fire Department | 79 S Main ST | Volunteer | 413-258-4742 |
Bridges in Norfolk
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | Concrete | 2008 | 26 | 4,600 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1927 | 30 | 4,600 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1972 | 27 | 1,700 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1988 | 34 | 1,100 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 28 | 1,034 | F | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 1938 | 123 | 1,034 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2010 | 54 | 1,000 | G | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 1998 | 24 | 1,000 | F | |
| Frame | Concrete | 1987 | 51 | 1,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1956 | 73 | 905 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 65 | 850 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1956 | 52 | 681 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 82 | 550 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1938 | 24 | 517 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1937 | 29 | 498 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1939 | 53 | 480 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1939 | 25 | 291 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1939 | 47 | 259 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1959 | 28 | 259 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1936 | 54 | 258 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1938 | 27 | 258 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1940 | 26 | 252 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1955 | 22 | 209 | P | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 34 | 133 | P | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2005 | 42 | 133 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1939 | 50 | 129 | F | |
| Box Beam (Single/Spread) | Prestressed concrete | 2009 | 47 | 129 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1966 | 39 | 129 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1939 | 23 | 129 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 31 | 129 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1939 | 23 | 129 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1939 | 31 | 129 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 33 | 129 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 43 | 129 | G | |
| Frame | Concrete | 2002 | 25 | 122 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1970 | 23 | 120 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1979 | 21 | 117 | G | |
| Frame | Concrete | 2010 | 34 | 110 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1957 | 47 | 100 | P | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1999 | 22 | 77 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1956 | 57 | 67 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1956 | 20 | 52 | P |
Superfund Sites Near Norfolk
2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| MARK INDUSTRIES INC | 230 ELLA GRASSO AVENUE | LITCHFIELD |
| MARK INDUSTRIES, INC. | 301 ELLA GRASSO DR. | LITCHFIELD |
Airports Near Norfolk
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | Large Airport |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | DXR | Medium Airport |
| Dutchess County Airport | POU | Medium Airport |
| Hartford Brainard Airport | HFD | Medium Airport |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | HVN | Medium Airport |
| Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport | BAF | Medium Airport |
| Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base | CEF | Medium Airport |
| Airhaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Albert Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alexander Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| B Flat Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bancroft Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Black Pond Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blueberry Hill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candlelight Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cannizzaro Field | — | Small Airport |
| Chester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cmelak Field | — | Small Airport |
| Columbia County Airport | HCC | Small Airport |
| Cross' Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deer Run Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Docktors Field | — | Small Airport |
| Ellington Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Good Hill Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goodspeed Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greig Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hadley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Harriman and West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Irish Hills Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Johnson Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kendalls Lndg Area Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Klaverack Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kline Kill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurie Field | — | Small Airport |
| Long View Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maplewood Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meriden Markham Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morehaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mundale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| North Canaan Aviation Facilities Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Northampton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Pittsfield Municipal Airport | PSF | Small Airport |
| Rensselaer County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ripley Field | — | Small Airport |
| Roberts Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Norfolk
8 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alford Police Department | East Road | |
| Great Barrington Police Department | 465 Main Street | |
| Monterey Police Department | 435 Main Road | |
| New Marlborough Police Department | 807 Mill River Southfield Road | |
| Otis Police Department | 1 North Main Road | |
| Sandisfield Police Department | 3 Silverbrook Road | |
| Tolland Police Dept | 206 West Granville Road | |
| Torrington Police Department |
Grocery Stores in Norfolk
1 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Corner Farm NAFMNP | Farmers and Markets | 139 Grantville Rd |
Post Offices in Norfolk
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Southfield Post Office | 224 Norfolk Road |
Treatment Centers in Norfolk
19 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Community Care | Both | 860-412-5100 |
| Brien Center | Both | 413-528-9156 |
| Catholic Charities - Family Service Center | Both | 860-482-5558 |
| Center for Youth and Families | Both | 860-489-3391 |
| CJR Torrington | Both | 860-567-9423 x1350 |
| Commonwealth Collaborative | Substance Abuse | 774-722-0611 |
| Community Health and Wellness | Both | 860-489-0931 |
| Gould Farm | Mental Health | 413-528-1804 |
| High Watch Recovery Center | Substance Abuse | 860-927-3772 |
| MCCA Trinity Glen Mens Program | Substance Abuse | 860-672-6689 |
| MCCA Trinity Glen Womens Program | Substance Abuse | 860-592-3200 |
| McCall Behavioral Health Network - Carnes Weeks Center/Intensive Resid | Substance Abuse | 860-496-2107 |
| McCall Behavioral Health Network - McCall House | Substance Abuse | 860-496-2105 |
| McCall Behavioral Health Network - Outpatient Clinic | Both | 860-496-2100 |
| McCall Behavioral Health Network - Winsted Office | Substance Abuse | 860-496-2100 |
| Midwestern CT Council of Alcoholism - Torrington | Substance Abuse | 860-482-2613 x2400 |
| Mountainside Treatment Center | Substance Abuse | 860-824-1397 |
| Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Torrington Clinic | Substance Abuse | 860-482-8796 |
| Spectrum Health Systems Inc | Substance Abuse | 413-347-4647 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Norfolk
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL | PO BOX 582 |
| REDEEMERS RIDGE MINISTRIES | 50 SCHOOLHOUSE RD |
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What is the population of Norfolk?
Norfolk has a population of 608 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 529 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.5 years. The population is 48.2% female and 51.8% male.
Is Norfolk expensive to live in?
Norfolk has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $85,313, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $325,000 (15% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Norfolk safe?
Norfolk is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,775 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Norfolk receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Norfolk?
Norfolk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches, with 74.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.
How is the job market in Norfolk?
The job market in Norfolk is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,237. There are 4,670 business establishments in the area, including 273 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 37 minutes, and 24.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Norfolk?
The median home value in Norfolk is $325,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $468,532. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,112. Fair market rent is $1,590 for a 1-bedroom and $1,955 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 61.2%. The average annual property tax is $9,102.
How are the schools in Norfolk?
Schools in Norfolk score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 50.2% of adults in Norfolk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. 22.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Norfolk?
The obesity rate in Norfolk is 27.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.9% of adults are smokers. 19.3% are physically inactive. 22.9% of residents report depression. 6.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 84.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
What is transportation like in Norfolk?
The average commute in Norfolk is 37 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 67.8% of workers drive alone to work, 3.2% use public transit, and 24.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Norfolk?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Norfolk is 88.2% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 14.7% of residents have a disability. 98.2% have health insurance coverage.
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