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Norway, SC
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Norway, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Norway a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Norway residents earn a median household income of $47,632 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,901. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 307 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norway is $126,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,278. Median rent is $853/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Norway reports 399 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,989/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Norway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norway has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.