At a Glance
Median Income
$73,448
$48,230 per capita
Home Value
$306,300
Zillow: $495,999
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norris residents earn a median household income of $73,448 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,230. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,081 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norris is $306,300 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,999. Median rent is $1,084/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Norris reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 517/100K.
Education
53.4% of adults in Norris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norris has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,472
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,448
Per Capita$48,230
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,536
Housing
A
Home Value$306,300
Rent$1,084
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$495,999
Housing Units854
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property517/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation867 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Norris was founded in 1933.
The median home in Norris was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.