Living in Norris, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norris · Census data 2020–2024
Norris has 1,485 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $75,515 (9% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $315,900, the median rent is $1,053/month.
Norris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norris at a glance
- Population
- 1,485
- Median age
- 58.5State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $75,515State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $315,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,053/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Norris a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Norris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norris the median home value is $315,900, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,723 a month in housing costs.
Norris median household income
The median household income in Norris is $75,515 and the income per person is $49,817. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Norris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 795
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.82
Norris demographics
- Population
- 1,485
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 763
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norris ›
Education in Norris
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Norris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norris
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Norris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris | 1,485 | $75,515 | $315,900 | $1,053 |
| Rocky Top | 1,607 | $32,868 | $149,100 | $690 |
| Clinton | 10,239 | $68,882 | $225,000 | $962 |
| Caryville | 2,073 | $56,394 | $200,500 | $890 |
| Jacksboro | 2,650 | $68,750 | $236,500 | $714 |
| La Follette | 7,273 | $37,581 | $138,900 | $696 |
| Halls | 10,272 | $90,933 | $321,300 | $1,178 |
| Powell | 13,739 | $82,434 | $299,400 | $1,276 |
| Fincastle | 1,374 | $51,591 | $215,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Norris, TN?
The median household income in Norris is $75,515, 9% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norris?
The median home value in Norris is $315,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Norris?
The median gross rent in Norris is $1,053 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Norris, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Norris?
The median age in Norris is 58.5 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Norris?
The average commute to work in Norris is 26 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norris?
The unemployment rate in Norris is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norris?
51.7% of adults in Norris 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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