New York
Norfolk is a small town in New York with a population of 1,021. Residents earn $52,411 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Norfolk receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Norfolk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norfolk is $52,411, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Norfolk is $99,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Norfolk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,411 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,965 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,316 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,766 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,108 |
| County GDP | $2,709M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 154 |
| Retail | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,069 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.15% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $99,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,747 |
| Median List Price | $259,000 |
| Median List Price | $259,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.6% |
| Price Drops | 60.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,069 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.15% |
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,951/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 154 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 311 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 378/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7886°N, 74.9880°W |
| County FIPS | 36033 |
Winner: Republican by 9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 378/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 154 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |