What are the schools like in Norwich, VT?

Norwich is served primarily by Norwich School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Norwich?

The median household income in Norwich, VT is $138,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Norwich, VT?

Norwich has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 60.6 inches.

Norwich, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Norwich, VT affordable or expensive?

Norwich's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norwich is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $605,200 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Norwich, VT?

Norwich has a violent crime rate of 47.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 306.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norwich, VT a Good Place to Live?

Norwich is a small town of 839 in Vermont, with a median household income of $138,750 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Norwich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norwich 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: 101.5

Norwich's overall cost of living index is 101.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norwich costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Norwich, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$605,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norwich's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.2 /100k

Property Crime

306.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Norwich is served primarily by Norwich School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norwich, VT	National Avg
School District	Norwich School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norwich sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 60.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norwich, VT
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	60.6"

Demographics

Metric	Norwich, VT	National Avg
Population	839	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hanover, NH 2 mi Wilder, VT 3 mi Hartford Village, VT 4 mi White River Junction, VT 5 mi Lebanon, NH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Norwich

Norwich, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05055

Norwich vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwich, VT affordable or expensive?

Norwich's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Norwich roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $605,200 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Norwich, VT?

Norwich's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 306.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norwich?

Public schools in Norwich are operated by Norwich School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 83.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norwich, VT a good place to live?

Norwich, VT has a population of 839, a median household income of $138,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Norwich?

Norwich averages 30.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 60.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norwich?

Norwich, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05055.

What is the population of Norwich?

The population of Norwich, Vermont is 839 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norwich?

Key numbers for living in Norwich: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $605,200, median household income $138,750, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norwich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.