At a Glance
Median Income
$87,060
$42,670 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
Zillow: $238,067
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
1,582/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Norton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norton residents earn a median household income of $87,060 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,670. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norton is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,067. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Norton reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,582/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Norton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,576
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,060
Per Capita$42,670
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent$1,108
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$238,067
Housing Units5,014
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property1,582/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary300/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,100 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Norton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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