Living in Norton, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norton · Census data 2020–2024
Norton has 2,689 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $53,125 (28% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $96,800, the median rent is $598/month.
Norton at a glance
- Population
- 2,689
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $53,125State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $96,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $598/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 7 min
Is Norton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Kansas median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Norton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norton the median home value is $96,800, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $598 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,088 a month in housing costs.
Norton median household income
The median household income in Norton is $53,125 and the income per person is $27,605. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Norton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,312
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.37
Norton demographics
- Population
- 2,689
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 1,081
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norton ›
Education in Norton
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Norton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 7 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Norton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 2,689 | $53,125 | $96,800 | $598 |
| Almena | 523 | $63,917 | $107,100 | $649 |
| Norcatur | 197 | $53,906 | $65,000 | — |
| Lenora | 183 | $31,250 | $46,100 | — |
| Prairie View | 156 | $128,958 | $123,400 | — |
| Long Island | 136 | $62,083 | $78,800 | $725 |
| Logan | 598 | $68,715 | $77,100 | $614 |
| Beaver City | 547 | $56,354 | $78,900 | $703 |
| Jennings | 118 | $51,250 | $41,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Norton, KS?
The median household income in Norton is $53,125, 28% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norton?
The median home value in Norton is $96,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Norton?
The median gross rent in Norton is $598 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Norton, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Kansas median.
What is the median age in Norton?
The median age in Norton is 35.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Norton?
The average commute to work in Norton is 7 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norton?
The unemployment rate in Norton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norton?
29.3% of adults in Norton 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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