Living in Norris, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norris · Census data 2020–2024
Norris has 303 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $44,844 (46% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $63,100, the median rent is $863/month.
Norris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norris at a glance
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 30.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,844State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $63,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.4%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Norris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Norris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norris the median home value is $63,100, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 13% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $787 a month in housing costs.
Norris median household income
The median household income in Norris is $44,844 and the income per person is $20,356. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Norris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.89
Norris demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 38.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norris ›
Education in Norris
2.4% of adults 25 and older in Norris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norris
- Unemployment rate
- 17.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.1%
Norris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris | 303 | $44,844 | $63,100 | $863 |
| Canton | 13,144 | $53,254 | $107,100 | $766 |
| Farmington | 2,050 | $65,223 | $101,300 | $918 |
| Fairview | 324 | $58,125 | $91,400 | $706 |
| Trivoli | 365 | $67,407 | $151,900 | — |
| Dunfermline | 314 | $70,833 | $119,300 | $950 |
| St. David | 383 | $54,583 | $65,400 | $1,125 |
| Banner | 157 | $52,917 | $101,600 | $775 |
| Yates City | 500 | $63,750 | $97,100 | $590 |
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What is the median household income in Norris, IL?
The median household income in Norris is $44,844, 46% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norris?
The median home value in Norris is $63,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Norris?
The median gross rent in Norris is $863 per month, about 13% of household income.
Is Norris, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Norris?
The median age in Norris is 30.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Norris?
The average commute to work in Norris is 13 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norris?
The unemployment rate in Norris is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norris?
2.4% of adults in Norris 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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