Living in Noroton, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Noroton · Census data 2020–2024
Noroton has 5,539 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $250,001 (161% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $1,620,000, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Noroton at a glance
- Population
- 5,539
- Median age
- 37.8State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $1,620,000State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.6%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Noroton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 342% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Noroton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Noroton the median home value is $1,620,000, 387% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Noroton median household income
The median household income in Noroton is $250,001 and the income per person is $142,453. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Noroton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,948
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.97
Noroton demographics
- Population
- 5,539
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 1,867
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Noroton ›
Education in Noroton
82.6% of adults 25 and older in Noroton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 37% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Noroton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Drive alone
- 40%
- Public transit
- 23.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Noroton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noroton | 5,539 | $250,001 | $1,620,000 | $3,501 |
| Darien | 21,936 | $250,001 | $1,822,400 | $3,501 |
| Noroton Heights | 2,782 | $250,001 | $1,225,400 | $2,018 |
| Tokeneke | 2,951 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Darien Downtown | 1,242 | $166,085 | $915,400 | $2,728 |
| Stamford | 137,144 | $111,586 | $624,400 | $2,276 |
| Norwalk | 92,187 | $107,616 | $558,000 | $2,073 |
| Old Greenwich | 6,936 | $250,001 | $1,844,700 | $3,501 |
| Riverside | 8,954 | $250,001 | $1,900,300 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Noroton, CT?
The median household income in Noroton is $250,001, 161% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Noroton?
The median home value in Noroton is $1,620,000, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Noroton?
The median gross rent in Noroton is $3,501 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Noroton, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 342% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Noroton?
The median age in Noroton is 37.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Noroton?
The average commute to work in Noroton is 43 minutes; 31.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Noroton?
The unemployment rate in Noroton is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Noroton?
82.6% of adults in Noroton 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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