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Norfolk, CT
Census-designated place in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
523
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
455
ZIP codes
0
Norfolk and its ZIP codes
Norfolk at a glance
- Norfolk is 39% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,659 a year, 22% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,000 (5% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Norfolk, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norfolk, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,659
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$349,000
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
53.5%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
39.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (141), Irish Americans (100), Italian Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Hills Planning Region. PPP loans are for Norfolk.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,244
38,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,433
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Norfolk, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norfolk, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,757
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 14°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norfolk, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Norfolk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinstedCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.9 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Falls VillageCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| RivertonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| TorringtonCity | 11 mi | 39.8 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| West CornwallCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| CornwallCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LakevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| New Hartford CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Northwest HarwintonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.7 |
| Cornwall BridgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| Millerton, NYVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Great Barrington, MACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| LitchfieldBorough | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norfolk, CT in?
- Norfolk is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Norfolk, CT?
- About 523 people live in Norfolk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norfolk?
- Nearby places include Winsted (7.7 mi), Canaan (7.9 mi), Falls Village (8.7 mi), Riverton (9.4 mi), Torrington (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023