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Norton, VA


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Norton, Virginia

Norton, Virginia is 45 miles N of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 125 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. There are 3,904 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Norton

In Norton, about 49% of adults are married. In Norton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Norton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norton had a median family income of $30,889.

Political Inclinations

Norton folks tended to give their money ($300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Norton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Norton that were owner-occupied was 56%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Norton has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Norton, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Norton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Norton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Norton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Norton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Norton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Norton, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity84
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

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