At a Glance
Median Income
$237,813
$94,542 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,516,679
Violent Crime
31/100K
997/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
17.6%
5.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Norris Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norris Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norris Canyon 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
Norris Canyon residents earn a median household income of $237,813 , which is 216% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,542. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,285 business establishments, including 4,325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norris Canyon is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,516,679. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Norris Canyon reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 997/100K.
Education
70.4% of adults in Norris Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norris Canyon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population846
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$237,813
Per Capita$94,542
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$182,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,885
Housing
D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,516,679
Housing Units355
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property997/100K
Health
Obesity17.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,136 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+41.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries50
Did You Know?
The median home in Norris Canyon was built in 2005.
31.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 4,325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 106 fatal vehicle crashes.