Living in Norway, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norway · Census data 2020–2024
Norway has 5,228 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $54,342 (27% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $215,800, the median rent is $770/month.
Norway at a glance
- Population
- 5,228
- Median age
- 49.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $54,342State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $215,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $770/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Norway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norway the median home value is $215,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,332 a month in housing costs.
Norway median household income
The median household income in Norway is $54,342 and the income per person is $32,290. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Norway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,805
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 22.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.35
Norway demographics
- Population
- 5,228
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 2,164
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norway ›
Education in Norway
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Norway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norway
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Norway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 5,228 | $54,342 | $215,800 | $770 |
| South Paris | 2,210 | $55,074 | $219,700 | $528 |
| Waterford | 1,295 | $66,071 | $273,800 | $870 |
| Paris | 5,317 | $75,137 | $240,400 | — |
| West Paris | 1,808 | $56,324 | $193,000 | $838 |
| Greenwood | 781 | $76,146 | $228,700 | $1,263 |
| Harrison | 2,513 | $56,938 | $249,300 | $885 |
| Oxford | 4,333 | $58,571 | $194,200 | $977 |
| Otisfield | 1,951 | $84,271 | $317,200 | $1,300 |
More for people moving to Norway
Norway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Norway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Norway, ME?
The median household income in Norway is $54,342, 27% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norway?
The median home value in Norway is $215,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Norway?
The median gross rent in Norway is $770 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Norway, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Norway?
The median age in Norway is 49.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Norway?
The average commute to work in Norway is 34 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norway?
The unemployment rate in Norway is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norway?
21.4% of adults in Norway 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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