Norfolk, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
25,962 Population 1,431/sq mi density
$62,175 Median Income $36,287 per capita
$199,100 Home Value $259,095 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
126 Violent Crime/100K 1,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,175 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Norfolk, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,175
17% below
$36,287 per capita
Home Value
$199,100
29% below
Zillow: $259,095
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
67% below
1,151/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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
83%
Home Value
71%
Rent
73%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norfolk a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norfolk residents earn a median household income of $62,175 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,287. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norfolk is $199,100 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,095. Median rent is $850/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Norfolk reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,151/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.0% of adults in Norfolk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norfolk has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,962
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,431/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,175
Per Capita$36,287
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,100
Rent$850
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$259,095
Housing Units11,557
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent126/100K
Property1,151/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary69/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,469/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain27.0 in/yr
Elevation1,533 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute13 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Norfolk was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.