Norton, Ohio, 2012
Norton’s story
Norton in pictures
Census counts: 12,308 in 1970, 11,673 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2012 and 5 maps from 1903 on.
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Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
11,493
2025 Census estimate · −1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$253K
+4.9% in a year
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
47.1
years
Jobs based here
4,410
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#271 of 987 in OH
Is Norton a good place to live?
Norton gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $253K, 3.5 years of the Akron metro’s $72K median household income. It grades A− overall, 271st of 987 graded towns in Ohio. On the plus side, the median household earns $90K. On hazard risk, just 149 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns do better. Norton's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 91% of U.S. towns. Silver Creek Metro Park, at 418 acres with 4.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Norton stand out
Where Norton beats most towns.
How Norton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Norton is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 9% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 3.4% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Cost of livingB+Open →SafetyC+Open →HealthAkron General Medical Center 5.9 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors7 miles of trails; 6% conserved landB+Open →History2 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life1.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 59 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Norton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw19 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
8 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
33 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
32 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Norton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norton, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBarberton City water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Summit County Board of ElectionsSummit County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes44203, 44321, 4432044203 96% · 44321 3% · 44320 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Norton.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Norton
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 32 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Norton.
9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
32
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Norton beat 77% of Ohio districts
Its A− for schools comes with a B+ for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $253K.
Its public schools are run by the Norton City school district. Three of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Norton High School, with 746 students.
77%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 655 | B+ |
| Norton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 746 | B+ |
| Norton Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades 1–4 | Grades 1–4 | 564 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB+
6.5% of Norton is conserved land
Norton sits above Ohio’s towns (3.7%) and close to U.S. towns (4.3%) on this measure. 6.9 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves.
#342for trails in OH
| Norton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 6.5% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
6.5%
conserved · 848 of 13,054 acres
6.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Silver Creek Metro Park | 4.5 mi | 418 |
| 2. Columbia Woods Park | 0.3 mi | 19 |
| 3. Silver Creek Metropark Disc Golf Course | 0.2 mi | 70 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Norton has four seasons and pleasant summers
Norton has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 20° and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring39–60°
Summer61–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Norton’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Norton for work: only 8% work in town. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Norton, where Ohio’s towns sit at 9.1% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Jobs based in Norton grew to 4,410 in 2023, 281 more than in 2013.
8%work in town
| Norton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 15% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Norton8%
Akron21%
Barberton6%
Wadsworth4%
Cuyahoga Falls3%
10 mi
median commute distance
4,410
jobs based in Norton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 28% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Ohio overall
People 65 and older are 23% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Norton’s median age is 47.1 years. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
47.1median age · OH 39.7
| Norton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 18% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
NortonOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school36%
Some college22%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.5 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Norton | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.8% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.7% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.4% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.7% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SafetyC+
Norton sees more crime per resident than 56% of U.S. towns
The property crime rate in Norton is 15.4 per 1,000 residents.
44%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Norton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 15.4 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Norton1.1
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Norton15.4
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
44th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
34th
percentile among OH towns
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
175
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthB−
Norton is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Norton beats the Ohio average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 26% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Norton.
54%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Norton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
8 better22 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Norton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Akron General Medical Center
5.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
66th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B+
Norton’s grade for cost of living is a B+
87% of Norton households own their home. Typical home values rose 4.9% in the year to September 2026.
$253KZillow home value
| Norton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,059 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Norton$253K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
13
days on market
101.5%
sale-to-list price
+4.9%
value change, 1 year
15
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Norton
20pages on Norton
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 77% of OH districts · 5 schoolsSafetyC+1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than OH on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$253K typical home · up 4.9% in a yearWork & commuteA−$90K median household income · 4,410 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 9% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Norton
University of Akron Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Akron7.7 mi$13,135 in-state tuitionHerzing University-AkronUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Akron7.9 mi$13,450 tuitionUniversity of Akron Wayne CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Orrville13.8 mi$7,723 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Norton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Norton
City in Ohio, United States
Norton is a city in southwestern Summit County, Ohio, United States, with a 4.4-acre (1.8 ha) district extending into Wayne County. The population was 11,673 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
Norton’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Norton.
BarbertonNew FranklinCopley TownshipWadsworth TownshipChippewa TownshipNorton
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | #271 | A− | B+ | C+ | A− | B− |
| Barberton | #801 | C | A− | C− | C+ | D |
| New Franklin | #118 | A | B− | A− | A | B |
| Copley Township | #288 | B+ | C− | — | A | B |
| Wadsworth Township | #100 | A | B | — | A | B+ |
| Chippewa Township | #60 | A | A− | — | A | B− |
Copley Township, Wadsworth Township and Chippewa Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Norton with a neighbor →
Questions about Norton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norton, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Norton grades A− overall, better than 75% of U.S. towns and #271 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health, C+ for safety and A− for schools.
Is Norton, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.