At a Glance
Median Income
$23,967
$17,705 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
Zillow: $53,788
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
19.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norton residents earn a median household income of $23,967 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,705. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,002 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norton is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $53,788. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
0.0% of adults in Norton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$23,967
Per Capita$17,705
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,145M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$53,788
Housing Units152
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation2,161 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband41.3%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Norton was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
45.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.