Living in Norway, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norway · Census data 2020–2024
Norway has 322 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $42,386 (39% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $95,000, the median rent is $924/month.
Norway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norway at a glance
- Population
- 322
- Median age
- 50.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,386State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $95,000State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 51.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Norway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 24%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Norway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norway the median home value is $95,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Norway median household income
The median household income in Norway is $42,386 and the income per person is $22,989. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Norway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 51.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.2%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.28
Norway demographics
- Population
- 322
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norway ›
Education in Norway
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Norway have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norway
- Unemployment rate
- 24%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Norway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 322 | $42,386 | $95,000 | $924 |
| Neeses | 524 | $37,885 | $44,300 | $855 |
| Livingston | 152 | $60,000 | $90,000 | $708 |
| Denmark | 3,117 | $27,451 | $63,900 | $806 |
| Springfield | 468 | $47,763 | $70,500 | $805 |
| North | 675 | $26,477 | $92,900 | $683 |
| Bamberg | 2,996 | $49,531 | $157,900 | $817 |
| Blackville | 1,778 | $21,742 | $80,400 | — |
| Salley | 288 | $34,340 | $219,400 | $675 |
More for people moving to Norway
Norway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Norway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Norway, SC?
The median household income in Norway is $42,386, 39% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $95,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Norway?
The median gross rent in Norway is $924 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Norway, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 24%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Norway?
The median age in Norway is 50.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Norway?
The average commute to work in Norway is 26 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norway?
The unemployment rate in Norway is 24% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norway?
14.1% 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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