Michigan
Norway is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,835. Residents earn $50,025 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Norway receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Norway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norway is $50,025, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Norway is $87,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Norway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 61.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,025 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,439 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,949 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 491 |
| County GDP | $971M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,886 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.45% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $87,300 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $157,579 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $90 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $793 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,886 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.45% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 30.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,294 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7986°N, 87.9140°W |
| County FIPS | 26109 |
Winner: Republican by 33.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |