The Town FilesNorton, Ohio
City in Summit County · population 11,673 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $200,800
- Household income
- $90,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 47.1
Norton is a city of 11,673 people in Summit County, Ohio. The median home is worth $200,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Ohio towns, better for families than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Norton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norton is worth $200,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $90,464, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,059 a month. 87.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,059 | $914 |
| Median household income | $90,464 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 87.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Norton
| People | Norton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Norton
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 21.0°F. About 32.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1973 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 8, 2007.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 261,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,871 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Norton itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Norton
4 public schools with 2,216 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton High School | 8-12 | 715 | 12.5 |
| Norton Middle School | 5-8 | 658 | 13.4 |
| Norton Elementary School | 1-4 | 627 | 13.6 |
| Norton Primary Elementary School | PK-K | 216 | 10.8 |
Towns near Norton
- Barberton, OH2.6 mi · 25,191 people · home $135,200
- Wadsworth, OH4.5 mi · 24,007 people · home $247,900
- Doylestown, OH4.8 mi · 3,051 people · home $268,500
- Portage Lakes, OH5.7 mi · 6,407 people · home $167,000
- New Franklin, OH6.1 mi · 13,877 people · home $214,300
- Fairlawn, OH7.2 mi · 7,710 people · home $284,600
- Akron, OH7.4 mi · 190,469 people · home $122,000
- Rittman, OH8.2 mi · 6,131 people · home $162,100
Norton questions
Is Norton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norton scores better for retirees than 43% of Ohio towns and quieter than 68%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.1).
How much does a house cost in Norton?
The median owner-occupied home in Norton is valued at $200,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,464, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,059 a month.
What is the weather like in Norton?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 21.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.7 inches of snow.
Does Norton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)