Cost of Living in Norfolk, MA
Population 11,556 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Norfolk sits 128% above the national median — $694,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $197,379 (165% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.
Norfolk sits roughly 15 miles west of Brockton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 71% higher than Brockton's $406,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Norfolk
The median home value in Norfolk is $694,300 — 128% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,791/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $197,379/year is 165% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 62.9°F and lows of 41.0°F. Overall, Norfolk has a cost of living index of 191 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 91% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 42 | 49 | 61 | 71 | 80 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 55 | 44 |
| Low °F | 21 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 52 | 41 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip" | 3.41 | 2.80 | 3.72 | 3.96 | 3.30 | 3.92 | 3.03 | 3.63 | 3.82 | 4.54 | 3.69 | 4.09 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Norfolk, MA?
Norfolk has a cost index of 191 (100 = national average). It is 91% above the national average.
What is average rent in Norfolk, MA?
The median gross rent in Norfolk is $1,791 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Norfolk?
The median home value in Norfolk is $694,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Norfolk?
The median household income in Norfolk is $197,379 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Norfolk, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Norfolk is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Norfolk, MA affordable?
Norfolk is above average in cost of living, with an index of 191 — about 91% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Norfolk?
Norfolk has average high temperatures of 62.9°F and average lows of 41.0°F. Annual precipitation is 43.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Norfolk at a Glance
- Population
- 11,556
- Median Income
- $197,379
- Home Value
- $694,300
- Median Rent
- $1,791/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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