At a Glance
Median Income
$51,713
$30,499 per capita
Home Value
$123,100
Zillow: $170,771
Median Rent
$842/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
425/100K
2,826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Norwich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norwich a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwich residents earn a median household income of $51,713 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,499. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwich is $123,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,771. Median rent is $842/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Norwich reports 425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,826/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Norwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwich has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,880
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,245/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,713
Per Capita$30,499
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$3,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,100
Rent$842
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$170,771
Housing Units3,391
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent425/100K
Property2,826/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault198/100K
Burglary471/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Norwich was founded in 1788.
The median home in Norwich was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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