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Norton, VA
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Norton, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Norton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Norton residents earn a median household income of $38,497 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,033. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norton is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,900. Median rent is $670/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Norton reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,401/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Norton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.