Median Income
$70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.6%
2% higher than US avg
How Norton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,410
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty12.6%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units550
Rent Burden6.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation23 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+38.9%
Graduate+0.9%
Is Norton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Norton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Norton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Norton is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Norton is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.9% have completed high school.
Norton has a population of 1,410 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
1,410
Total Population
2021 Census
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
The median household income in Norton is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
The median home value in Norton is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.1% |
| Housing Units | 550 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Norton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Norton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6388°N, 65.6984°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |