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Norton Shores, MI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

aria_lover

Co-working spaces in Norton Shores?

First post here. We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect...

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aria_lover

Is it worth buying in Norton Shores?

Hello, Rent is about $1,286/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property ...

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Kinsley Long

Rent in Norton Shores getting crazy

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2013. Household incomes average around $73,390 in Norton Shores. It's a a small town city with about 25,000 people. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $214,000 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a ve...

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jaxon_rider

Housing in Norton Shores compared to Austin

OK so Rent is about $1,286/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $73,390 in Norton Shores. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life...

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jaxon_rider

Studio apartments in Norton Shores -options?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $214,000 on average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a...

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portland_josiah

Is Norton Shores still affordable?

Hey everyone, Would love some local perspective. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Madelyn Lee

Studio apartments in Norton Shores -options?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $214,000, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $214,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather tak...

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Santiago Gutierrez

Top 5 things I love about Norton Shores

Hey, Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input.

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jaxon_rider

Anyone work in healthcare in Norton Shores?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Household incomes average around $73,390 in Norton Shores. With a population of 25,000, Norton Shores is a small town. Rent is about $1,286/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for bett...

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Ryan Morales

Anyone work in healthcare in Norton Shores?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in government and The median home value here is around $214,000, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 25,000, Norton Shores is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Kinsley Long

Best neighborhoods in Norton Shores

Hi all, Just moved here 6 months ago and With a population of 25,000, Norton Shores is a small town. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,286 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitel...

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Joseph Reed

Is Norton Shores a good place to live?

Alright, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $214,000, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

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Zoey

Top 5 things I love about Norton Shores

Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Norton Shores sits at 149.8 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Norton Shores? People here are genuinely friendly...

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portland_josiah

Job market in Norton Shores for tech?

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $214,000, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $73,390, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 25,000 people. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

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aria_lover

Is public transit usable in Norton Shores?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $73,390 in Norton Shores. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 25,000 people. Rent is about $1,286/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living ...

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Josiah Taylor

Norton Shores job market vs Boston

So, I'm a 23-year-old HR manager and Crime rate is something to consider -Norton Shores sits at 149.8 per 100K. Rent is about $1,286/month for a decent place. With a population of 25,000, Norton Shores is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense ...

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