Living in Norfolk, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norfolk · Census data 2020–2024
Norfolk has 1,204 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $59,491 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $88,700, the median rent is $784/month.
Norfolk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norfolk at a glance
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,491State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $88,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Norfolk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
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 $88,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,287 a month in housing costs.
Norfolk median household income
The median household income in Norfolk is $59,491 and the income per person is $34,265. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Norfolk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 646
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.21
Norfolk demographics
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 538
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norfolk ›
Education in Norfolk
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Norfolk have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norfolk
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Norfolk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1,204 | $59,491 | $88,700 | $784 |
| Norwood | 1,374 | $54,375 | $100,800 | $683 |
| Madrid | 641 | $68,333 | $139,100 | $800 |
| Potsdam | 8,427 | $34,546 | $146,400 | $898 |
| Winthrop | 530 | $138,231 | $119,900 | — |
| Brasher Falls | 776 | $52,868 | $98,000 | $416 |
| Massena | 10,238 | $51,458 | $94,400 | $722 |
| Waddington | 1,062 | $73,750 | $182,300 | $337 |
| Hannawa Falls | 744 | $98,450 | $180,800 | $1,037 |
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What is the median household income in Norfolk, NY?
The median household income in Norfolk is $59,491, 31% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $88,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Norfolk?
The median gross rent in Norfolk is $784 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Norfolk, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Norfolk?
The median age in Norfolk is 44.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Norfolk?
The average commute to work in Norfolk is 19 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norfolk?
The unemployment rate in Norfolk is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norfolk?
14.1% 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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