Norman Park is a small town of 1,121 in Georgia, with a median household income of $53,833
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norman Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Norman Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norman Park 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: 90.7
Norman Park's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norman Park costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norman Park, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Norman Park's violent crime rate is 375.0 per 100,000 residents
— 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
375.0 /100k
Property Crime
1596.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norman Park is served primarily by Colquitt County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Norman Park, GA
National Avg
School District
Colquitt County
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norman Park sees average highs of 60.6°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Norman Park's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norman Park roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,700 and median rent is $800/month.
Norman Park's violent crime rate is 375.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1596.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norman Park are operated by Colquitt County.
The district has 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 5.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norman Park, GA has a population of 1,121, a median household income of $53,833, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Norman Park averages 60.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norman Park, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31771.
The population of Norman Park, Georgia is 1,121 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norman Park: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $93,700, median household income $53,833, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norman Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
