Living in Norton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norton · Census data 2020–2024
Norton has 19,240 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $124,535 (20% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $501,400, the median rent is $1,911/month.
Norton at a glance
- Population
- 19,240
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $124,535State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $501,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,911/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Norton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norton the median home value is $501,400, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,911 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,564 a month in housing costs.
Norton median household income
The median household income in Norton is $124,535 and the income per person is $53,924. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Norton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,791
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.58
Norton demographics
- Population
- 19,240
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 6,650
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norton ›
Education in Norton
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Norton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Norton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 19,240 | $124,535 | $501,400 | $1,911 |
| Norton Center | 2,663 | $119,949 | $543,500 | — |
| Mansfield | 23,931 | $125,273 | $603,500 | $1,803 |
| Mansfield Center | 7,222 | $97,798 | $480,000 | $1,664 |
| Taunton | 60,433 | $79,283 | $422,800 | $1,324 |
| Attleboro | 46,762 | $98,954 | $448,100 | $1,590 |
| Easton | 25,316 | $124,271 | $581,200 | $1,824 |
| Raynham Center | 4,841 | $132,382 | $547,700 | $1,776 |
| Raynham | 15,505 | $124,012 | $524,400 | $1,749 |
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What is the median household income in Norton, MA?
The median household income in Norton is $124,535, 20% 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 Norton?
The median home value in Norton is $501,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Norton?
The median gross rent in Norton is $1,911 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Norton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Norton?
The median age in Norton is 39.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Norton?
The average commute to work in Norton is 33 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norton?
The unemployment rate in Norton is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norton?
45.8% 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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