Living in Norfork, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norfork · Census data 2020–2024
Norfork has 690 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $32,167 (47% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $182,000, the median rent is $694/month.
Norfork is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norfork at a glance
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 32.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $32,167State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $182,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $694/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Norfork a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 39.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Norfork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norfork the median home value is $182,000, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, which is 48.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Norfork median household income
The median household income in Norfork is $32,167 and the income per person is $16,433. 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Norfork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 383
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.63
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Norfork has many vacation and second homes.
Norfork demographics
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 38.7%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norfork ›
Education in Norfork
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Norfork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norfork
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Norfork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfork | 690 | $32,167 | $182,000 | $694 |
| Salesville | 515 | $38,750 | $116,300 | $994 |
| Briarcliff | 257 | $61,875 | $192,500 | $854 |
| Pineville | 306 | $38,906 | — | $883 |
| Calico Rock | 1,771 | $26,655 | $93,800 | $405 |
| Mountain Home | 13,108 | $41,274 | $169,800 | $865 |
| Henderson | 415 | $43,767 | $188,600 | — |
| Gassville | 1,850 | $38,750 | $142,700 | $739 |
| Cotter | 1,063 | $35,792 | $193,100 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Norfork, AR?
The median household income in Norfork is $32,167, 47% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norfork?
The median home value in Norfork is $182,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Norfork?
The median gross rent in Norfork is $694 per month, about 48.2% of household income.
Is Norfork, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Arkansas median; a poverty rate of 39.4%.
What is the median age in Norfork?
The median age in Norfork is 32.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Norfork?
The average commute to work in Norfork is 22 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norfork?
The unemployment rate in Norfork is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norfork?
19.7% of adults in Norfork have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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