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Norfolk, NY


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Norfolk, New York

Norfolk, New York, in St Lawrence county, is 118 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 234 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 1,334 people lived in Norfolk.

The People and Families of Norfolk

In Norfolk, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norfolk had a median family income of $31,307. In Norfolk, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Norfolk Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Norfolk are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Norfolk compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Norfolk, 84% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Norfolk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyNorfolk Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Norfolk Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Norfolk Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Norfolk, NY

Comparing Norfolk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults41
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built36
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