At a Glance
Median Income
$51,750
$25,479 per capita
Home Value
$160,900
Zillow: $283,603
Median Rent
$696/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
4,455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Norris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norris a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norris residents earn a median household income of $51,750 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,479. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norris is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,603. Median rent is $696/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Norris reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,455/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Norris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norris has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population838
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$25,479
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$696
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$283,603
Housing Units330
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property4,455/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation972 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Norris was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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