At a Glance
Median Income
$39,904
$20,755 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
Zillow: $140,705
Median Rent
$818/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
20.6% smoking rate
How Norman Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norman Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norman Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norman Park residents earn a median household income of $39,904 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,755. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,170 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norman Park is $95,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,705. Median rent is $818/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
5.2% of adults in Norman Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norman Park has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,242
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,904
Per Capita$20,755
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$818
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$140,705
Housing Units434
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation331 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Norman Park was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.