Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.1%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.0%
29% higher than US avg
How North Norfolk Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,915
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$39,800
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.0%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,350
Rent Burden11.4%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+34.4%
Graduate+0.6%
Is North Norfolk a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North Norfolk receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. North Norfolk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North Norfolk is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North Norfolk is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.4% have completed high school.
North Norfolk has a population of 3,915 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).
Population
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
North Norfolk vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.7% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 23.8% |
Social Characteristics
North Norfolk vs U.S. Average
The median household income in North Norfolk is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income: North Norfolk vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |
The median home value in North Norfolk is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,350 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: North Norfolk vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: North Norfolk vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 447.2 sq mi (1,158.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |