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Norton Center, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,526 Population 1,486/sq mi density
$114,051 Median Income $25,033 per capita
$418,400 Home Value $698,324 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
243 Violent Crime/100K 1,919 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,051 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$418,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Norton Center, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,051
52% above
$25,033 per capita
Home Value
$418,400
48% above
Zillow: $698,324
Violent Crime
243/100K
36% below
1,919/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
39% above
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Norton Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Norton Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
152%
Home Value
148%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norton Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norton Center residents earn a median household income of $114,051 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,033. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,906 business establishments, including 1,298 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norton Center is $418,400 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $698,324. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Norton Center reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,919/100K.

Education

46.8% of adults in Norton Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norton Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,526
Median Age21.3 yrs
Density1,486/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,051
Per Capita$25,033
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$36,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244

Housing

A+
Home Value$418,400
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$698,324
Housing Units376
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

F
Violent243/100K
Property1,919/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,890/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation97 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Norton Center was built in 1983.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.