Norlina is a small town of 1,170 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $34,550
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norlina stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norlina is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norlina 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: 87.1
Norlina's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norlina costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norlina, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,550
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Norlina's violent crime rate is 253.4 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
253.4 /100k
Property Crime
1647.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norlina is served primarily by Warren County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Norlina, NC
National Avg
School District
Warren County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norlina sees average highs of 50.1°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Norlina's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norlina roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,600 and median rent is $721/month.
Norlina's violent crime rate is 253.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1647.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norlina are operated by Warren County Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norlina, NC has a population of 1,170, a median household income of $34,550, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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.
Norlina averages 50.1°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norlina, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27563.
The population of Norlina, North Carolina is 1,170 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norlina: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $84,600, median household income $34,550, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norlina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
