Living in Norway, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norway · Census data 2020–2024
Norway has 2,833 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $63,846 (12% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $91,100, the median rent is $885/month.
Norway at a glance
- Population
- 2,833
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,846State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $91,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Norway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
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 $91,100, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $783 a month in housing costs.
Norway median household income
The median household income in Norway is $63,846 and the income per person is $31,178. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Norway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,254
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.30
Norway demographics
- Population
- 2,833
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,222
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norway ›
Education in Norway
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Norway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norway
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Norway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,833 | $63,846 | $91,100 | $885 |
| Quinnesec | 892 | $38,713 | $154,900 | — |
| Niagara | 1,464 | $60,994 | $103,800 | $910 |
| Iron Mountain | 7,518 | $59,405 | $141,600 | $744 |
| Kingsford | 5,124 | $61,635 | $132,100 | $917 |
| Pembine | 269 | $31,378 | $57,600 | — |
| Hermansville | 666 | $66,964 | $82,700 | $334 |
| Florence | 488 | $40,368 | $85,700 | $545 |
| Powers | 360 | $35,417 | $99,400 | $394 |
More for people moving to Norway
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What is the median household income in Norway, MI?
The median household income in Norway is $63,846, 12% lower 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 Norway?
The median home value in Norway is $91,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Norway?
The median gross rent in Norway is $885 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is Norway, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Norway?
The median age in Norway is 43.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Norway?
The average commute to work in Norway is 14 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norway?
The unemployment rate in Norway is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norway?
19.3% 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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