Life in Norwich research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Norwich over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Norwich:
The population in Norwich is 39,992.
The median home value in Norwich is $288,170.
The median income in Norwich is $64,185.
The cost of living in Norwich is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Norwich is $1,203.
The unemployment rate in Norwich is 7.1%.
The poverty rate in Norwich is 14.9%.
The average high in Norwich is 60.2° and the average low is 40.4°.
Crime in Norwich summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Norwich. Key points include:
There were 584 total crimes in Norwich in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Norwich is 1,466.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Norwich is 205.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Norwich is 1,260.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Norwich is -30.82% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Norwich / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 584 | 1,466.2 | 1,502.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 82 | 205.9 | 136.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 50.2 | 38.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 95.4 | 77.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 502 | 1,260.3 | 1,366.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 82 | 205.9 | 117.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 364 | 913.8 | 1,013.7 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 56 | 140.6 | 235.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Norwich summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Norwich. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Norwich is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Norwich is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Norwich is $288,170.
The median income in Norwich is $64,185.
| Living Expense | Norwich | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 137 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 131 | 100 | |
The average high in Norwich is 60.2° and the average low is 40.4°.
There are 80.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.8 inches of precipitation each year with 28.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Norwich |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.5 |
The current population in Norwich is 39,992. The population has increased 0.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39,992 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 40,054 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 40,020 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 39,112 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 39,260 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 39,567 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 39,875 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 40,057 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 40,254 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 40,378 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 40,424 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 40,322 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 40,085 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 39,843 | - |
55.9% White with 22,375 White residents.
10.1% African American with 4,026 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 118 American Indian residents.
6.4% Asian with 2,568 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 412 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,920 Two Or More residents.
21.4% Hispanic with 8,573 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Norwich | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 63.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 10.1% | 9.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 21.4% | 17.8% | 19.0% |
Norwich is 50.1% female with 20,038 female residents.
Norwich is 49.9% male with 19,953 male residents.
| Gender | Norwich | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Norwich completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Norwich completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Norwich completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Norwich completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Norwich completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Norwich completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Norwich completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Norwich completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Norwich completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Norwich | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.4% of households in Norwich earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Norwich earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.3% of households in Norwich earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Norwich earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Norwich earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Norwich earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Norwich earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Norwich earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Norwich earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.9% of households in Norwich earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Norwich | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 13.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 11.2% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.9% | 18.2% | 12.6% |