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Norwich, ON

Ontario

Norwich is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,151. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,151 Population 68/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $49,720 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 12.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,080
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

How Norwich Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,151
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$49,720
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty9.7%
Commute25 min

Housing

B
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,080
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,760
Rent Burden12.6%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation866 ft (264 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Norwich a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norwich receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Norwich has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norwich is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norwich is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Norwich has a population of 11,151 with a density of 68 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.7% Asian.

Population

11,151
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
163.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Norwich vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.4%
8% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages15.2%

Social Characteristics

Norwich vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norwich is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Norwich vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Norwich is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,080
7% below US avg
Rent Burden12.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.4%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units3,760

Property Tax

In Norwich, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Norwich vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area163.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

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