Living in Norwich, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwich · Census data 2020–2024
Norwich has 3,640 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $140,313 (73% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $637,500, the median rent is $1,460/month.
Norwich at a glance
- Population
- 3,640
- Median age
- 40.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $140,313State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $637,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,460/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Norwich a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median.
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 $637,500, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,460 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,299 a month in housing costs.
Norwich median household income
The median household income in Norwich is $140,313 and the income per person is $74,948. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Norwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,556
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.61
Norwich demographics
- Population
- 3,640
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,393
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwich ›
Education in Norwich
81% of adults 25 and older in Norwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 47.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwich
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Norwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 3,640 | $140,313 | $637,500 | $1,460 |
| Thetford | 2,813 | $88,045 | $329,500 | $1,141 |
| Sharon | 1,577 | $84,375 | $346,700 | $1,386 |
| Wilder | 3,087 | $75,143 | $273,200 | $1,142 |
| Strafford | 1,372 | $110,833 | $431,300 | $1,125 |
| Hartford Village | 426 | $92,500 | $277,600 | $1,221 |
| Hanover | 11,685 | $169,583 | $824,900 | $2,253 |
| Hartford | 10,736 | $78,125 | $304,500 | $1,218 |
| White River Junction | 3,364 | $77,168 | $278,800 | $1,222 |
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What is the median household income in Norwich, VT?
The median household income in Norwich is $140,313, 73% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $637,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Norwich?
The median gross rent in Norwich is $1,460 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Norwich, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Norwich?
The median age in Norwich is 40.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Norwich?
The average commute to work in Norwich is 19 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwich?
The unemployment rate in Norwich is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwich?
81% 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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