At a Glance
Median Income
$52,411
$30,965 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
Zillow: $127,193
Median Rent
$804/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
17.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norfolk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $52,411 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,965. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norfolk is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,193. Median rent is $804/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
11.1% of adults in Norfolk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norfolk has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,021
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,411
Per Capita$30,965
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$804
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$127,193
Housing Units503
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation311 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Norfolk was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.