Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Norton
Norton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,510
Population
19,150
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Welcome to Norton – home of Wheaton College and an annual golf tournament!
College Town
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Golf
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Rail Service
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Norton, located in Bristol County, is 40 miles from Boston and the home of Wheaton College. The campus is nestled in the center of town, and offers its students more than 100 majors and minors. Norton also hosts the annual PGA Dell Technologies Championship at TPC Boston golf course every Labor Day weekend. When it comes to travel, residents enjoy easy access to I-495 and Route 140. As for public transit, you can hop on-and-off the local bus line, or catch the MBTA train at the station in Mansfield. Dining options include many unique restaurants from doughnut shops to comfort bites and upscale menu selections. This college town has everything, and is convenient to Boston amenities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,007
Average: $136,658
Education
6,317
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,349
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Norton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Norton, MA is $2,511 for one bedroom, $3,002 for two bedrooms, and $3,770 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norton has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,511/month
984 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Norton, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
239 Students
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
J.C. Solmonese Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
534 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
661 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boyden Refuge
- Mass Audubon's Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
- Capron Park Zoo
- North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery
- Borderland State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.