At a Glance
Median Income
$167,625
$68,969 per capita
Home Value
$642,200
Zillow: $813,999
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
90.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
6.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwich residents earn a median household income of $167,625 , which is 123% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,969. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwich is $642,200 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $813,999. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
90.7% of adults in Norwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(169% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwich has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,081
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$167,625
Per Capita$68,969
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$642,200
Rent$1,750
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$813,999
Housing Units328
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes5.2%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation594 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+90.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+51.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwich was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.