Living in Norton Shores, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norton Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Norton Shores has 25,041 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $76,579 (5% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $234,800, the median rent is $1,341/month.
Norton Shores at a glance
- Population
- 25,041
- Median age
- 40.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $76,579State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $234,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,341/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Norton Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norton Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norton Shores the median home value is $234,800, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,341 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,436 a month in housing costs.
Norton Shores median household income
The median household income in Norton Shores is $76,579 and the income per person is $36,997. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Norton Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,658
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.52
Norton Shores demographics
- Population
- 25,041
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 9,867
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norton Shores ›
Education in Norton Shores
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Norton Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norton Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Norton Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Shores | 25,041 | $76,579 | $234,800 | $1,341 |
| Muskegon Heights | 9,841 | $35,239 | $68,000 | $889 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,144 | $62,857 | $193,300 | $1,114 |
| Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $142,300 | $996 |
| Fruitport | 1,212 | $84,306 | $218,300 | $1,076 |
| Ferrysburg | 2,959 | $70,400 | $239,900 | $1,257 |
| North Muskegon | 4,098 | $104,659 | $264,200 | $1,300 |
| Spring Lake | 2,519 | $88,365 | $320,200 | $1,079 |
| Grand Haven | 10,996 | $60,669 | $250,100 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in Norton Shores, MI?
The median household income in Norton Shores is $76,579, 5% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norton Shores?
The median home value in Norton Shores is $234,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Norton Shores?
The median gross rent in Norton Shores is $1,341 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Norton Shores, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Norton Shores?
The median age in Norton Shores is 40.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Norton Shores?
The average commute to work in Norton Shores is 20 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norton Shores?
The unemployment rate in Norton Shores is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norton Shores?
33.3% of adults in Norton Shores 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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