Norfolk, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
608 Population 529/sq mi density
$85,313 Median Income $55,491 per capita
$325,000 Home Value $503,024 Zillow
$1,112 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,313 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,112/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Norfolk, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,313
14% above
$55,491 per capita
Home Value
$325,000
15% above
Zillow: $503,024
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
4% below
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
49% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Norfolk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
115%
Rent
96%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
149%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norfolk a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norfolk residents earn a median household income of $85,313 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,491. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,670 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norfolk is $325,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,024. Median rent is $1,112/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

50.2% of adults in Norfolk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norfolk has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population608
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,313
Per Capita$55,491
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$6,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$325,000
Rent$1,112
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$503,024
Housing Units363
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation1,301 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Norfolk was built in 1938.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.