Norton Center, MA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
3/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
7/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
2,526
332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
46.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$114,051
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$418,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$905
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,154
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Bristol County
5
Providence-Warwick Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Bristol County
3
Providence-Warwick Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| Feb | 4 | 9 | 30 |
| Mar | 4 | 6 | 37 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 47 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 4 | 1 | 43 |
| Dec | 4 | 8 | 33 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.
Liberal (61%) (34%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 35%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 4, MA Bristol and Norfolk District, MA 1st Bristol District, MASchools
Henri A Yelle
<1 miles, SW
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2.8
Norton High
1 miles, SW
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5
LG Nourse Elementary
1 miles, SE
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3.7
Norton Middle
2 miles, W
•
3.2
Colleges
Wheaton College
<1 miles, S
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2.8
Southeastern Technical Institute
6 miles, E
•
1.9
Rob Roy Academy-Taunton
7 miles, S
•
1
Stonehill College
8 miles, NE
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4.1
Hospitals
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
5 miles, W
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1.4
Taunton State Hospital
6 miles, S
Morton Hospital
7 miles, SE
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1.4
Arbour-Fuller Hospital
9 miles, W
Airports
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
21 miles, SW
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2.3
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
28 miles, NE
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4.1
Worcester Regional Airport
41 miles, NW
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1
Martha's Vineyard Airport
50 miles, S
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1