At a Glance
Median Income
$114,051
$25,033 per capita
Home Value
$418,400
Zillow: $698,324
Violent Crime
243/100K
1,919/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
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)
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.
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