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Norco.
About
Life in Norco
If you're moving to Norco, understand that you're choosing a lifestyle as much as a location. This is genuinely a horse-oriented community where you can ride your horse to downtown businesses and tie it up at hitching rails—but that's the exception, not the rule, for daily life. Most residents drive; there are few sidewalks and the sprawl is real, so count on a 34-minute commute to most jobs outside the area.
Norco at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
14.4%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-4.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Norco: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Norco, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.0%), and 28.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.1%
of households
Married Couples
65.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Norco
In Norco, home values are 6% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,978
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $912,649 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Norco and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Norco is 0.8 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Norco Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute36.5 min avg
How Norco residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Norco, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Norco runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
63
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,991.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Norco Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Norco, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
210 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Norco is about 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Norco, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Norco is about 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Norco has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
99
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 42°F | 2.17" |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 2.68" |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 1.43" |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.55" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.17" |
| Jun | 88°F | 59°F | 0.02" |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Aug | 96°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 93°F | 60°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.53" |
| Nov | 76°F | 45°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 69°F | 40°F | 1.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Norco
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Norco's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Corona Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Corona
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Riverside
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Riverside
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Norco
Norco's student/teacher ratio is 23.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Norco
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
13.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 29% graduate · median earnings $44,956 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 8,179 students · in-state tuition $42,788 · 63% graduate · median earnings $67,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $38,314 · 79% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
11 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,553 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,116 students · in-state tuition $38,862 · 58% graduate · median earnings $65,403 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Norco
Norco has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
19 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
71 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Norco
Norco Branch Library
3240 Hamner Ave., Norco
Cities Near Norco
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Norco?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Norco FAQ
Is Norco, California affordable?⌄
Norco's median rent is $1,925/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $127,566/year. Median home value is $782,400.
Is Norco, California safe?⌄
Norco's violent crime rate was 63 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1992 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Norco, California?⌄
Norco has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Norco, California?⌄
The cost of living in Norco is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,925/month and median household income is $127,566/year. The median home value is $782,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Norco, California?⌄
The average commute in Norco is 37 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from