At a Glance
Median Income
$54,605
$36,535 per capita
Home Value
$197,900
Zillow: $180,329
Violent Crime
193/100K
1,156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Norvelt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norvelt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norvelt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norvelt residents earn a median household income of $54,605 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,535. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norvelt is $197,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,329. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Norvelt reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,156/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Norvelt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norvelt has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population891
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,605
Per Capita$36,535
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,900
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$180,329
Housing Units496
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property1,156/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Norvelt was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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