What are the schools like in Norris Canyon, CA?

School district data for Norris Canyon is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Norris Canyon?

The median household income in Norris Canyon, CA is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Norris Canyon, CA?

Norris Canyon has an average high temperature of 59.3°F in January and 74.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Norris Canyon, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Norris Canyon, CA affordable or expensive?

Norris Canyon's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norris Canyon is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Norris Canyon, CA?

Norris Canyon has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norris Canyon, CA a Good Place to Live?

Norris Canyon is a small town of 954 in California, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Norris Canyon stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Norris Canyon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norris Canyon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Norris Canyon's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norris Canyon costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Norris Canyon, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Norris Canyon's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Norris Canyon, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norris Canyon sees average highs of 59.3°F in January and 74.7°F in July, with 21.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norris Canyon, CA
Average High — January	59.3°F
Average High — July	74.7°F
Annual Precipitation	21.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Norris Canyon, CA	National Avg
Population	954	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	19.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	79.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

San Ramon, CA 3 mi Danville, CA 5 mi Castro Valley, CA 5 mi Dublin, CA 5 mi Fairview, CA 6 mi

Norris Canyon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norris Canyon, CA affordable or expensive?

Norris Canyon's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Norris Canyon roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Norris Canyon, CA?

Norris Canyon's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norris Canyon?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Norris Canyon, CA a good place to live?

Norris Canyon, CA has a population of 954, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Norris Canyon?

Norris Canyon averages 59.3°F in January and 74.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.8 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Norris Canyon?

The population of Norris Canyon, California is 954 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norris Canyon?

Key numbers for living in Norris Canyon: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $250,001, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norris Canyon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.