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Norway, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,835 Population 299/sq mi density
$50,025 Median Income $28,439 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $157,579 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
36 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,025 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $793/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Norway, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,025
33% below
$28,439 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
69% below
Zillow: $157,579
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
90% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Norway Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Norway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
31%
Rent
68%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norway residents earn a median household income of $50,025 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,439. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 491 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norway is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,579. Median rent is $793/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Norway reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.6% of adults in Norway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norway has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,835
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,025
Per Capita$28,439
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$971M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$793
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$157,579
Housing Units1,443
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

C
Violent36/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,294 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Norway was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.