Living in Norco, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norco · Census data 2020–2024
Norco has 2,781 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $71,220 (17% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $238,100, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Norco at a glance
- Population
- 2,781
- Median age
- 38.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $71,220State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $238,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Norco a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Norco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norco the median home value is $238,100, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,842 a month in housing costs.
Norco median household income
The median household income in Norco is $71,220 and the income per person is $47,997. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Norco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,361
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.25
Norco demographics
- Population
- 2,781
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,238
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norco ›
Education in Norco
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Norco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norco
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Norco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | $246,100 | — |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | $308,800 | — |
| Killona | 188 | $31,591 | — | — |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
| Laplace | 28,343 | $69,030 | $199,900 | $1,351 |
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $273,800 | $1,625 |
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What is the median household income in Norco, LA?
The median household income in Norco is $71,220, 17% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $238,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Norco?
The median gross rent in Norco is $1,081 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Norco, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 14.8%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Norco?
The median age in Norco is 38.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Norco?
The average commute to work in Norco is 22 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norco?
The unemployment rate in Norco is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norco?
16.8% 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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