At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$131,796 per capita
Home Value
$1,545,300
Zillow: $684,684
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
82.8%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
5.8% smoking rate
How Noroton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Noroton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Noroton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Noroton residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $131,796. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Noroton is $1,545,300 , 448% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $684,684. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 38.3% 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 1960.
Education
82.8% of adults in Noroton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(146% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Noroton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,522
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,051/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$131,796
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B
Home Value$1,545,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$684,684
Housing Units1,992
Rent Burden38.3%
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation41 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+35.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute40 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations52
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Noroton was built in 1960.
22.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.