Norton, OH

Norton, Ohio

Introduction to Norton, Ohio

Norton, Ohio, in Summit county, is 7 miles SW of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 32 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is in the Akron area. There are 11,523 residents in Norton.

Norton History

The area was originally occupied by an Indian tribe called Eries. The first white explorer who discovered this area was the famous Frenchman, DeSalle. Following his positive reports, the French government laid claim to this area. It was followed by many decades of skirmishes between the French and the Indians and later between the French and the British. The British emerged victorious in the end. Norton was originally a part of Wolf Creek Township which was established in 1816. It became an independent township in 1818.

Norton and nearby Attractions

• Columbia Woods Park
• Akron Zoo
• Lake Dorothy
• Loyal Oak Golf Course
• National Inventors Hall of Fame

Things To Do In Norton

The city has a number of parks which have playgrounds, picnic areas, soccer fields, baseball fields, and basketball courts. The parks are suitable for family gatherings and individual recreation. Golf can be played at the excellent courses in the neighboring areas.

Norton Transportation

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, located nearby, provides air transportation.

Norton Higher Education

Higher education is available at the University of Akron, Stark State College of Technology, and Kent State University.

Comparative Profile of Norton, OH

Comparing Norton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Norton Almanac

Norton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Norton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Norton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Norton High Schools (2004)

NORTON HIGH SCHOOL
4108 CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD
330-825-7300
Serves 835 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Norton Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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