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Norton.
About
Life in Norton
Norton is a community of 11,576 people in Ohio. The median household income is $90,464, median rent runs about $1,059 per month, and median home values are around $200,800. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Norton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Norton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Norton, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (20.9%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.2%
of households
Married Couples
54.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
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 OH
Rent, home values, and income in Norton
In Norton, home values are 7% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
8.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,616
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $253,159 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Norton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Summit County, which includes Norton, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Norton: Summit County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Summit County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Norton is about 2% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Norton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Akron, OH metro area
Commute23.4 min avg
How Norton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Norton, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 121 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M 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 65% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Norton runs 65% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
114.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,539.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Norton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Summit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Summit County, which includes Norton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $501,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $601,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Hail | $7.6M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $649,000 |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Summit County, county-wide
Norton is about 2% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Summit County, which includes Norton, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Summit County, county-wide
Norton is about 2% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Norton has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
29.3"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 1.83" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 1.45" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.48" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 2.83" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.56" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.67" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.65" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.00" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.53" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 2.32" |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Norton
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Norton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Akron General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Akron
Akron Children's Hospital
Childrens · 7.2 mi away · Akron
Summa Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Akron
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.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Norton
Norton's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Norton (within 15 miles)
University of Akron Main Campus
7.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,052 students · in-state tuition $13,530 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,221 (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: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Norton
Norton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
16 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Norton
Norton Branch Library
3930 S Cleveland-Massillon Rd, Norton
Cities Near Norton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Norton FAQ
Is Norton, Ohio affordable?⌄
Norton's median rent is $1,059/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $90,464/year. Median home value is $200,800.
Is Norton, Ohio safe?⌄
Norton's violent crime rate was 114 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 1540 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Norton, Ohio?⌄
Summit County, which includes Norton, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Norton, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Norton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,059/month and median household income is $90,464/year. The median home value is $200,800. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Norton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Norton is 23 minutes, which is about 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