Living in Norwich, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwich · Census data 2020–2024
Norwich has 437 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $60,625 (18% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $99,600, the median rent is $825/month.
Norwich is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norwich at a glance
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 42.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $60,625State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $99,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Norwich a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Norwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norwich the median home value is $99,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,176 a month in housing costs.
Norwich median household income
The median household income in Norwich is $60,625 and the income per person is $33,642. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Norwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.16
Norwich demographics
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwich ›
Education in Norwich
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Norwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwich
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.8%
Norwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 437 | $60,625 | $99,600 | $825 |
| Milton | 185 | $40,000 | — | — |
| Viola | 190 | $188,094 | $182,500 | — |
| Conway Springs | 1,573 | $73,320 | $113,300 | $1,078 |
| Cheney | 2,580 | $85,313 | $167,900 | $1,051 |
| Argonia | 542 | $79,531 | $122,800 | $688 |
| Harper | 1,136 | $54,250 | $78,600 | $805 |
| Garden Plain | 1,126 | $85,455 | $258,300 | $958 |
| Clearwater | 2,716 | $83,879 | $216,200 | $964 |
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What is the median household income in Norwich, KS?
The median household income in Norwich is $60,625, 18% 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 Norwich?
The median home value in Norwich is $99,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Norwich?
The median gross rent in Norwich is $825 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Norwich, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Norwich?
The median age in Norwich is 42.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Norwich?
The average commute to work in Norwich is 26 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwich?
The unemployment rate in Norwich is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwich?
25.9% of adults in Norwich 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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