Living in Norco, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norco · Census data 2020–2024
Norco has 25,054 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $127,566 (29% higher than the California median), the median home value is $782,400, the median rent is $1,925/month.
Norco at a glance
- Population
- 25,054
- Median age
- 40.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $127,566State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $782,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,925/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Norco a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Norco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norco the median home value is $782,400, 135% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,925 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,051 a month in housing costs.
Norco median household income
The median household income in Norco is $127,566 and the income per person is $41,497. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Norco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,842
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.34
Norco demographics
- Population
- 25,054
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 6,616
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norco ›
Education in Norco
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Norco have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norco
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Norco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norco | 25,054 | $127,566 | $782,400 | $1,925 |
| Eastvale | 70,633 | $160,069 | $831,900 | $3,252 |
| Home Gardens | 10,506 | $96,342 | $538,700 | $2,065 |
| Corona | 159,670 | $109,242 | $700,700 | $2,228 |
| Coronita | 2,763 | $111,932 | $597,400 | $1,993 |
| El Cerrito | 5,325 | $108,882 | $627,400 | $1,787 |
| El Sobrante | 13,129 | $165,682 | $836,300 | $2,880 |
| Jurupa Valley | 107,011 | $97,550 | $574,600 | $1,741 |
| Chino | 92,652 | $104,682 | $683,400 | $2,336 |
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What is the median household income in Norco, CA?
The median household income in Norco is $127,566, 29% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norco?
The median home value in Norco is $782,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Norco?
The median gross rent in Norco is $1,925 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Norco, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Norco?
The median age in Norco is 40.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Norco?
The average commute to work in Norco is 37 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norco?
The unemployment rate in Norco is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norco?
22.1% of adults in Norco 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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