Cost of Living in Norton, VA
Population 3,620 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $38,497, median household incomes in Norton land roughly 48% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 26% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Norton lies roughly 100 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Knoxville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than Knoxville's $214,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Norton
The median home value in Norton is $100,700 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $670/month, 49% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $38,497/year is 48% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 68.2°F and lows of 44.9°F, with about 9.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Norton has a cost of living index of 40 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% less expensive.
Norton has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Low °F | 26 | 29 | 35 | 43 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 29 |
| Precip" | 3.65 | 3.81 | 3.96 | 3.79 | 3.82 | 3.92 | 5.00 | 3.76 | 2.84 | 2.52 | 3.14 | 3.76 |
| Snow" | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Norton, VA?
Norton has a cost index of 40 (100 = national average). It is 60% below the national average.
What is average rent in Norton, VA?
The median gross rent in Norton is $670 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Norton?
The median home value in Norton is $100,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Norton?
The median household income in Norton is $38,497 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Norton, VA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Norton is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Norton, VA affordable?
Yes, Norton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 40 — about 60% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Norton?
Norton has average high temperatures of 68.2°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 44". Average annual snowfall is 9.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Norton at a Glance
- Population
- 3,620
- Median Income
- $38,497
- Home Value
- $100,700
- Median Rent
- $670/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 68.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.6%
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