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Norfolk County
  • County in Massachusetts
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Norfolk County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Massachusetts
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Norfolk County is located in Massachusetts with a population of 720,403. Norfolk County is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. In Norfolk County, most residents own their homes. In Norfolk County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Norfolk County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Norfolk County are highly rated.
    Population
    720,403
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $529,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,781
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      144.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      26
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      147.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      892
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Norfolk County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $112,089
    National
    $69,021
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