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Norton is a small city of 11,643 in Ohio, with a median household income of $81,034
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norton 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: 92.8
Norton's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,108
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,034
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Norton's violent crime rate is 132.6 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.6 /100k
Property Crime
1635.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norton is served primarily by Barberton City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Norton, OH
National Avg
School District
Barberton City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norton sees average highs of 36.7°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Norton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,100 and median rent is $1,108/month.
Norton's violent crime rate is 132.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1635.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norton are operated by Barberton City.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norton, OH has a population of 11,643, a median household income of $81,034, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Norton averages 36.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44203.
The population of Norton, Ohio is 11,643 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $171,100, median household income $81,034, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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