What are the schools like in Norton Center, MA?

Norton Center is served primarily by Norton. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Norton Center?

The median household income in Norton Center, MA is $109,356 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Norton Center, MA?

Norton Center has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.5 inches.

Norton Center, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Norton Center, MA affordable or expensive?

Norton Center's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norton Center is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $395,000 and the median rent is $1,181 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Norton Center, MA?

Norton Center has a violent crime rate of 262.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 686.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norton Center, MA a Good Place to Live?

Norton Center is a small town of 2,580 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $109,356 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Norton Center stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norton Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norton Center 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: 100.9

Norton Center's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norton Center costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Norton Center, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$395,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,181	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,356	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norton Center's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.2 /100k

Property Crime

686.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Norton Center is served primarily by Norton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norton Center, MA	National Avg
School District	Norton	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norton Center sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 49.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norton Center, MA
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	49.5"

Demographics

Metric	Norton Center, MA	National Avg
Population	2,580	—
Median Age	21.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	6.7%	22.2%
65 and over	4.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mansfield Center, MA 4 mi Attleboro, MA 6 mi Taunton, MA 7 mi Foxborough, MA 7 mi North Attleborough Town, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Norton Center

Norton Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02766

Norton Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norton Center, MA affordable or expensive?

Norton Center's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Norton Center roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $395,000 and median rent is $1,181/month.

What is the crime rate in Norton Center, MA?

Norton Center's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 686.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norton Center?

Public schools in Norton Center are operated by Norton. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norton Center, MA a good place to live?

Norton Center, MA has a population of 2,580, a median household income of $109,356, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Norton Center?

Norton Center averages 36.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 49.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norton Center?

Norton Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02766.

What is the population of Norton Center?

The population of Norton Center, Massachusetts is 2,580 with a median age of 21.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norton Center?

Key numbers for living in Norton Center: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $395,000, median household income $109,356, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norton Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.