Living in Norwich, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwich · Census data 2020–2024
Norwich has 6,782 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $53,333 (38% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $121,100, the median rent is $867/month.
Norwich at a glance
- Population
- 6,782
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $53,333State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $121,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Norwich a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norwich the median home value is $121,100, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,387 a month in housing costs.
Norwich median household income
The median household income in Norwich is $53,333 and the income per person is $32,589. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Norwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,422
- Owner-occupied
- 41.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.7%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.12
Norwich demographics
- Population
- 6,782
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 3,052
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwich ›
Education in Norwich
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Norwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwich
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Norwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 6,782 | $53,333 | $121,100 | $867 |
| Oxford | 1,514 | $56,250 | $118,400 | $924 |
| Guilford | 385 | $71,354 | $93,900 | — |
| Sherburne | 1,422 | $45,129 | $139,500 | $793 |
| Smyrna | 148 | $31,250 | $91,300 | $925 |
| Gilbertsville | 321 | $81,500 | $165,000 | $1,141 |
| New Berlin | 989 | $48,958 | $108,100 | $868 |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
| Earlville | 654 | $75,469 | $134,400 | $1,242 |
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What is the median household income in Norwich, NY?
The median household income in Norwich is $53,333, 38% 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 Norwich?
The median home value in Norwich is $121,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Norwich?
The median gross rent in Norwich is $867 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Norwich, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Norwich?
The median age in Norwich is 42.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Norwich?
The average commute to work in Norwich is 15 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwich?
The unemployment rate in Norwich is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwich?
27.3% of adults in Norwich 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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