Living in Norwegian, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwegian · Census data 2020–2024
Norwegian has 2,047 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $85,272 (9% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $204,300, the median rent is $710/month.
Norwegian at a glance
- Population
- 2,047
- Median age
- 54.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,272State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $204,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $710/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Norwegian a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norwegian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norwegian the median home value is $204,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,565 a month in housing costs.
Norwegian median household income
The median household income in Norwegian is $85,272 and the income per person is $47,351. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Norwegian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 981
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.13
Norwegian demographics
- Population
- 2,047
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 963
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwegian ›
Education in Norwegian
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Norwegian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwegian
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Norwegian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 2,047 | $85,272 | $204,300 | $710 |
| Seltzer | 321 | $111,250 | $117,400 | — |
| Pottsville | 13,364 | $54,332 | $100,500 | $822 |
| Marlin | 281 | $153,559 | $161,200 | — |
| Minersville | 4,396 | $53,416 | $82,300 | $782 |
| Mechanicsville | 448 | $61,250 | $120,800 | $898 |
| Branch | 1,907 | $79,139 | $180,200 | $1,164 |
| Cass | 1,670 | $81,917 | $118,100 | $544 |
| St. Clair | 2,754 | $64,304 | $71,800 | $1,064 |
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What is the median household income in Norwegian, PA?
The median household income in Norwegian is $85,272, 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norwegian?
The median home value in Norwegian is $204,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Norwegian?
The median gross rent in Norwegian is $710 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Norwegian, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
What is the median age in Norwegian?
The median age in Norwegian is 54.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Norwegian?
The average commute to work in Norwegian is 20 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwegian?
The unemployment rate in Norwegian is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwegian?
27.5% of adults in Norwegian 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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