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Norris Point, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Norris Point is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 602. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
602 Population 322/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $44,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 5.5% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 20.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.8%
478% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

How Norris Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population602
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty14.8%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$752
Ownership91.1%
Housing Units280
Rent Burden5.5%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Norris Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norris Point receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Norris Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norris Point is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 20.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norris Point is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Norris Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow.

Norris Point has a population of 602 with a density of 322 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.6% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents.

Population

602
Total Population
2021 Census
322
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Norris Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish 0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Norris Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norris Point is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $850, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 20.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 19 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Norris Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,200
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.8%
478% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Norris Point is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 91.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 280 total housing units in the city. 5.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden5.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.1%
Owner-Occupied91.1%
Renter-Occupied8.9%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Norris Point receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Norris Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Norris Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates49.5272°N, 57.8846°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gustav (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Gustav Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 16°F (-9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
August 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 5.0 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 5.7 in

Norris Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.9").

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8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+28.6%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density322/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Radio Stations near Norris Point

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Norris Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gros Morne Visitor Information Centre
Gros Morne Wildlife Museum
Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse

Libraries in Norris Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
E.L. Roberts Memorial Public Library0.0

Hotels in Norris Point

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neddies Harbour Inn
The Tides Inn

Cafes in Norris Point

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Old Store Cafe

Gas Stations in Norris Point

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rudys Gas & Convenience

Ski Resorts Near Norris Point

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Marble Mountain 0.0 $0

Airports Near Norris Point

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deer Lake AirportYDFMedium Airport

Post Offices in Norris Point

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post Norris Point

Churches & Religious Organizations in Norris Point

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church of the Good Shephard
St. Lukes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norris Point

What is the population of Norris Point?

Norris Point has a population of 602 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 322 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 49.6% male.

Is Norris Point expensive to live in?

The median household income is $72,500, 4% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Norris Point safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Norris Point receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Norris Point?

Norris Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 27.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Norris Point?

The job market in Norris Point faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $850. There are 19 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 8.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Norris Point?

The median home value in Norris Point is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 91.1%.

How are the schools in Norris Point?

8.4% of adults in Norris Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Norris Point?

The average commute in Norris Point is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Norris Point?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Norris Point is 100% White. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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