Living in Norfolk, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norfolk · Census data 2020–2024
Norfolk has 11,673 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $200,720 (93% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $725,200, the median rent is $2,019/month.
Norfolk at a glance
- Population
- 11,673
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $200,720State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $725,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,019/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Norfolk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norfolk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norfolk the median home value is $725,200, 118% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,019 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,520 a month in housing costs.
Norfolk median household income
The median household income in Norfolk is $200,720 and the income per person is $71,933. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Norfolk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,557
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.94
Norfolk demographics
- Population
- 11,673
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 3,453
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norfolk ›
Education in Norfolk
61.6% of adults 25 and older in Norfolk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norfolk
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Norfolk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 11,673 | $200,720 | $725,200 | $2,019 |
| Millis-Clicquot | 4,437 | $146,853 | $545,600 | $1,820 |
| Millis | 8,888 | $155,996 | $603,500 | $1,696 |
| Walpole | 26,388 | $171,500 | $687,100 | $2,205 |
| Wrentham | 12,297 | $151,676 | $654,900 | $1,184 |
| Franklin Town | 33,154 | $145,773 | $611,700 | $1,899 |
| Medfield | 13,068 | $235,800 | $911,100 | $2,035 |
| Foxborough | 18,615 | $115,833 | $606,300 | $1,843 |
| Medway | 13,436 | $173,750 | $617,300 | $1,575 |
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What is the median household income in Norfolk, MA?
The median household income in Norfolk is $200,720, 93% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norfolk?
The median home value in Norfolk is $725,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Norfolk?
The median gross rent in Norfolk is $2,019 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Norfolk, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Norfolk?
The median age in Norfolk is 41.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Norfolk?
The average commute to work in Norfolk is 36 minutes; 32.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norfolk?
The unemployment rate in Norfolk is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norfolk?
61.6% of adults in Norfolk 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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