Living in Norwich, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwich · Census data 2020–2024
Norwich has 502 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $56,250 (28% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $110,100.
Norwich is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norwich at a glance
- Population
- 502
- Median age
- 44State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $110,100State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Norwich a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
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 $110,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,144 a month in housing costs.
Norwich median household income
The median household income in Norwich is $56,250 and the income per person is $28,387. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Norwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 424
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 55.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.66
55.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Norwich has many vacation and second homes.
Norwich demographics
- Population
- 502
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 189
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwich ›
Education in Norwich
12% of adults 25 and older in Norwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwich
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.1%
Norwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 502 | $56,250 | $110,100 | — |
| Liberty | 1,537 | $50,361 | $121,700 | $425 |
| Smethport | 1,462 | $60,455 | $116,100 | $762 |
| Port Allegany | 2,356 | $65,595 | $112,500 | $827 |
| Keating | 241 | $52,500 | $118,800 | — |
| Portage | 131 | $61,250 | $101,400 | — |
| Shippen | 1,907 | $62,000 | $107,600 | $913 |
| Portage | 180 | $63,750 | $181,300 | $808 |
| Emporium | 1,975 | $42,500 | $75,400 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Norwich, PA?
The median household income in Norwich is $56,250, 28% lower 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 Norwich?
The median home value in Norwich is $110,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Norwich, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Norwich?
The median age in Norwich is 44 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Norwich?
The average commute to work in Norwich is 28 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwich?
The unemployment rate in Norwich is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwich?
12% 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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