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  • Town in Virginia
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Norton

#27 in Best Places to Buy a House in Virginia
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Norton is a town in Virginia with a population of 3,696. Norton is in Norton City County. Living in Norton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Norton. The public schools in Norton are highly rated.
    Population
    3,696
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $96,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $469
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      201.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      75.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      125.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,198.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      301.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Norton

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $35,592
    National
    $69,021
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